| Qatsi trilogy | |
| Italic Title: | no |
| Creator: | Godfrey Reggio |
| Origin: | Koyaanisqatsi (1982) |
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| Years: | 1982–2002 |
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The Qatsi trilogy 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).
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.[1] [2]
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 Fricke—Chronos (1985), Baraka (1992), and Samsara (2011)—are also made in a similar style.
| Film | U.S. theatrical release date | Director | Music | Cinematography | Editor | Producer | Writer |
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| Koyaanisqatsi | Godfrey Reggio | Philip Glass | Ron Fricke | Godfrey Reggio | Godfrey Reggio | ||
| Powaqqatsi | |||||||
| Naqoyqatsi | Russell Lee Fine | Jon Kane | Godfrey Reggio |