An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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industrialization | nature | poverty | experimental film | second part |Taglines:
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8 September 1988 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
Northsouth: Life on the Edge See more »Edit
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$2,500,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
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Golan-Globus Productions, NorthSouth, Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education See more »
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Godfrey Reggio was uncomfortable using the latest film-making technology considering that his theme was back-to-basics living. However, he countered this by realizing that technology is unavoidably ingrained into our way of life. See more »
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This is a superb second film of a once planned trilogy that began with Koyaanisqatsi. While the first had effects that might be likened to video-game razzle-dazzle, and was entertaining in its own right, Powaqqatsi is a celebration of humanity and does not repeat the earlier images. Perhaps some were disappointed by this, but this film stands finely on its own terms. A moving and delightfully photographed tour of the world. I have often wondered what became of the third leg of these efforts.