# Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

> A hypnotic audiovisual journey from pristine landscapes to accelerating industrial civilization, where images and music become an environmental warning.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6301

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Godfrey Reggio
- Cast: Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett, Marilyn Chambers, Sammy Davis Jr., Lou Dobbs, Linda Ellerbee
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085809/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: meditative, hypnotic, foreboding, reflective evening, visual meditation

## Synopsis

A visual symphony that critiques modern civilization's impact on nature.

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