Powaqqatsi (1988)

04/29/1988 (US) • 1h 39m

Documentary

Life in transformation

Overview

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Top Billed Cast

Christie Brinkley

(archive footage)

David Brinkley

(archive footage)

Pope John Paul II

(archive footage)

Dan Rather

(archive footage)

Cheryl Tiegs

(archive footage)


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Part of the Qatsi Collection

Includes Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, Naqoyqatsi

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,500,000.00

Revenue

$589,000.00

Keywords

nature

nature documentary

poetic documentary

no dialogue

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