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Music and Motion - breathtaking

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5 Mar 13th, 2001 

8 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

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Thought provoking, stunning visuals, soundtrak

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not for all  -  some will be bored

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KOYAANISQATSI - the word that the Hopi Indians use to describe "Life out of Balance" - beautiful.

I caught this film on Film 4 last night, after years of trying to watch it, but never getting round to it. I say film, but it is more of a wordless documentary - brilliantly fusing Godfrey Reggio's sumptious visuals with a never more perfect score from minimalist composer Philip Glass.

Koyaanisqatsi begins with vistas of native American Indian nature, the Grand Canyon etc., the sprawling wonderments of nature that were untouched by progress for aeons. The soundtrack chants "Koyaanisqatsi" at us, keeping us intrigued in the time-lapse footage as clouds and thunderstorms swarms by, as day turns to night and then back to day. We see an unspoiled earth, a wonderful place where nature is king.

Slowly at first, Reggio begins to bring in the seeds of progress, and before long we are looking at power plants in the middle of beautiful deserts, then construction equipment, cars, freeways, cities - on it rolls.

From humble organic beginnings we see the complete opposite, totally manmade artificial surroundings - huge sky scrapers, street lights, cars - everything contrasting that which we saw earlier.

Koyaanisqatsi is an environmental film without a plot - moreseo it delivers a message that doesn't preach but certainly makes you think.

This film will not be for everyone, as it has no plot, no characters, and no dialogue. Also, Philip Glass is not for everyone, and whilst for me the soundtrack worked perfectly, it's style is somewhat dated and could annoy.

If you want to see stunning visuals with a purpose, that will make you think and see the contrasts between nature and progress, give Koyaanisqatsi a try.

A film that is as beautiful as the word that is its title.
 

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MARKMAN 13.03.2001 11:37

It is very similar to Microcosmos - but of course pre dates it by about 15 years.

Plissken 13.03.2001 11:35

Good review, although I'll probably skip it...last time I watched a film like that was 'Microcosmos', and I had to walk out after an hour of insects walking around to music. See you around! Plissken.

aitchison21 13.03.2001 11:35

Sounds fascinating. your review has intrigued me now, thanks for the great op.

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