KO YAA NIS QATSIko yaa nis qatsi (from the Hopi language) n., 1. crazy life 2. life in turmoil 3. life out of balance 4. life disintegrating 5. a state of life that calls for another way of livingTold without dialogue, narration, cast or characters, Koyaanisqatsi is a dizzying, hypnotic example of cinema set to an extraordinary score by Philip Glass. It contrasts natural beauty with a population ever more dependent on modern technology.Shot on a low budget in New York City and the American South West, the film found support from Francis Ford Coppola where it found a larger audience and has gone on to become a cult classic.SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTSRestored digital transfer, approved by director Godfrey Reggio, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master AudioIntroduction by filmmaker and composer Gary Tarn (Black Sun, The Prophet)Essence of Life - Interviews with Reggio and composer Philip GlassTheatrical trailerReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork
A**Y
Your friends will explode with envy.
I first saw this movie when i was 18. Every time i showed it to a friend ( i had the foresight to record it on video) they were blown away by its unconventional dyamics. Stunning visuals smoothly edged by Philip Glass's trippy score make it a ' must have' if you value originality and if you love this Planet. There is a deeper message here heralded by all its glorious facets. I absolutely had to get a copy on blue ray and my ex girlfriend has already ' borrowed it'. Ha ha ha.
J**N
Weird, but interesting.
A friend recommend this to me, and although I had no idea what it was about, I watched it and enjoyed the experience. I found it very relaxing.
P**Y
An intelligent observation of the human condition
Stunning camera work, especially given it's age. . Only Philip Glass could score the soundtrack. . Ageless. . . The overall meaning will always be relevant.
D**I
A film of no equal
A collection of images, music that is trance like. Amazing. I can still remember the first time l watched it being in awe of it. My only disappointment.... This is crying out to be remastered
F**A
One of the most iconic art films ever made
Inspired by an earlier Situationist film, Koyaanisqatsi is a must-see for all students of the arts and film. Almost hypnotic, the music and imagery blend together to create a kind of altered state of mind where you become very inspired.Note: the version with German writing on the cover has very occasional German subtitles.
D**H
Bad picture quality
This film is great but do not buy it on Blu ray as it is awful picture quality.Got it on dvd a couple of years ago and the dvd is better picture quality than the Blu-ray
D**M
One of the greats
One of the greats, would recommend over and over, though sadly most people don't get it
N**S
Not good
Nick Abbott has a lot to answer for, didn’t like it, too old
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