The Qatsi trilogy[a] is a series of three non-narrative films produced by Godfrey Reggio and scored by Philip Glass. The trilogy includes Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Powaqqatsi (1988), and Naqoyqatsi (2002).

Qatsi trilogy
Qatsi trilogy wordmark
Created byGodfrey Reggio
Original workKoyaanisqatsi (1982)
Owners
Years1982–2002
Films and television
Film(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)
  • Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
  • Powaqqatsi (1988)
  • Naqoyqatsi (2002)

The titles of the films are derived from the Hopi language, in which the word qatsi translates to "life." The series was produced by the Institute For Regional Education, who also created the Fund For Change.[2][3]

Legacy

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Many of director Godfrey Reggio's other motion-pictures use cinematic techniques and stylistic elements he first explored in the Qatsi trilogy.

The cinematic films of Koyaanisqatsi cinematographer Ron FrickeChronos (1985), Baraka (1992), and Samsara (2011)—are also made in a similar style.

Films

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Film U.S. theatrical release date Director Music Cinematography Editor Producer Writer
Koyaanisqatsi
  • April 27, 1983 (1983-04-27)
Godfrey Reggio Philip Glass Ron Fricke
  • Alton Walpole
  • Ron Fricke
Godfrey Reggio Concept:
Godfrey Reggio
Scenario:
Powaqqatsi
  • April 29, 1988 (1988-04-29)
  • Graham Berry
  • Leonidas Zourdoumis
  • Godfrey Reggio
  • Ken Richards
Naqoyqatsi
  • October 18, 2002 (2002-10-18)
Russell Lee Fine Jon Kane
  • Joe Beirne
  • Godfrey Reggio
  • Lawrence Taub
Godfrey Reggio

See also

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Pronounced /ˈkɑːtsi/ KAHT-see; Hopi: [ˈqat͡si][1]

Citations

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  1. ^ Hopi Dictionary Project (1998). "Spelling and pronunciation". Hopi Dictionary/Hopìikwa Lavàytutuveni. Tucson: University of Arizona Press. pp. 863–864. ISBN 0-8165-1789-4. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ "Koyaanisqatsi- the producers". qatsi.org. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  3. ^ "The Institute for Regional Education". qatsi.org. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
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