Koyaanisqatsi is a rather unique film that was created between 1975 and 1982. Koyaanisqatsi is a Hopi Indian word which means crazy life, life in turmoil, life disintegrating, and life out of balance. This film shows two sides of how different worlds can be. This film explores urban life and technology versus the environment. The meaning of the film is something that is left up to the viewer.
The style of this film is quite different from anything I have ever seen. It is an hour and thirty minute film that is purely narrorated by music. The music plays a huge role because the images fit with the pace of the rhythm. The music adds an interesting element and keeps the viewer drawn in with the images that are shown. The images are clips of video meshed together in a consistent format going from one scene to the next. It starts out with nature at a higher level and begins to move down to a world where we are becoming obsessed with technology and other inorganic forms. This video really made me stop and think about nature and how most of us are so out of touch with it.
I had to watch this film a couple of times and each time I reacted to it differently. At first I thought it was a bit strange, but realized the beauty of it once I allowed myself to think openly about it. This film is meant for people to think it is truly unique.
Here are some images of this film:
Koyaanisqatsi
Here is the trailer… it is worth watching
