Naqoyqatsi
“Life as war”
Synopsis
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
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Naqoyqatsi 2002 Trailer | Documentary | Godfrey Reggio | Belladonna
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-28
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Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Elton John
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Madonna
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mao Zedong
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vladimir Lenin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Osama bin Laden
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tenzin Gyatso
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Thomas A. Edison
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$3M deficit
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Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Reggio
- Screenplay & Story
- Godfrey Reggio
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Naqoyqatsi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13K
- Production Studios
- Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, Qatsi Productions, IRE Productions, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey Reggio
Philip Glass
Russell Lee Fine
Jon Kane
Steven Soderbergh, Godfrey Reggio, Lawrence Taub, Joe Beirne
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Reggio
Director
Godfrey Reggio
Producer
Russell Lee Fine
Director of Photography
Lawrence Taub
Producer
Joe Beirne
Producer
Jon Kane
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naqoyqatsi
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What is Naqoyqatsi about?
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Who directed Naqoyqatsi?
Naqoyqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.
Who stars in Naqoyqatsi?
The principal cast of Naqoyqatsi includes Marlon Brando, Elton John, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Madonna, Adolf Hitler.
When was Naqoyqatsi released and how long is it?
Naqoyqatsi was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Naqoyqatsi?
Naqoyqatsi had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $13K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Naqoyqatsi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Naqoyqatsi was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Naqoyqatsi?
Naqoyqatsi holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).