Not your typical movies,The Qatsi Trilogy is a series of non-narrative thought-provoking art films directed by Godfrey Reggio and scored by Philip Glass. Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi are named in part using the Hopi word for life—qatsi. Each film integrates stunning images, music and ideas with juxtaposed scenes from natural, urban and industrial landscapes to explore the complex relationships among humanity, technology and nature. The honored retro cult classic Koyaanisqatsi, 1982 (Life Out Of Balance), pioneered a unique visual experience using slow-motion and time-lapse cinematography to create a multi-sensory experience using Hopi lyrics throughout the score. Powaqqatsi, 1988 (Life In Transition), was filmed in seven international locations and Naqoyqatsi, 2002 (Life as War), uses all stock footage with music by Yo Yo Ma. Our final week we will consider Reggio’s most recent film Once Within a Time (2023) which premiered at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and was described as “a work of art.” We will watch the movies at home; all are available on streaming services for free or a small fee. Study group members will lead discussions on these unusual and thematically relevant films and delve into the decades long collaborative and experimental work of Reggio and Glass.
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