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Title: Powaqqatsi (1988)
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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Plot Keywords:
industrialization | nature | poverty | experimental film | second part |Taglines:
Life in TransformationCertificate:
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The opening images are of the Serra Pelada goldmines in Brazil. See more »
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USARelease Date:
8 September 1988 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
Koyaanisqatsi 2 See more »Edit
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Budget:
$2,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$27,899, 1 May 1988Gross USA:
$589,244Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$589,244Company Credits
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Golan-Globus Productions, NorthSouth, Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education See more »
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I saw Koyaanisqatsi several times in the late eighties and was truly mesmerized. After that Powaqqatsi was a true disappointment. I didn't understand it, to be honest.
Many years later I bought the DVDs and saw them both recently. I still like Koyaanisqatsi, even if it couldn't meet my great expectations. But now Powaqqatsi emerged as a true beauty!
I find the photography and music far superior to that of Koyaanisqatsi. Real people, instead of land- and cityscapes (even if wonderful). Some of the Powaqqatsi scenes are simply breathtaking. African women in clear red cloth against the desert sand, the introductory (horrible) scene from the Brazilian mine, etc, etc.
I strongly recommend all those that were utterly disappointed 10 years ago to see Powaqqatsi again!