Powaqqatsi
“Life in transformation”
Synopsis
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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Powaqqatsi (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$589K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.24x
-$1.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Reggio
- Screenplay & Story
- Godfrey Reggio, Ken Richards
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Powaqqatsi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $589K
- Production Studios
- Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, IRE Productions, Golan-Globus Productions, NorthSouth Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey Reggio, Ken Richards
Philip Glass
Graham Berry, Leonidas Zourdoumis
Iris Cahan, Alton Walpole
Lawrence Taub, Godfrey Reggio, Mel Lawrence, Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Reggio
Director
Godfrey Reggio
Writer
Ken Richards
Writer
Lawrence Taub
Producer
Godfrey Reggio
Producer
Mel Lawrence
Producer
Graham Berry
Director of Photography
Leonidas Zourdoumis
Director of Photography
Iris Cahan
Editor
Alton Walpole
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powaqqatsi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powaqqatsi about?
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
Who directed Powaqqatsi?
Powaqqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.
Who stars in Powaqqatsi?
The principal cast of Powaqqatsi includes Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II, Dan Rather.
When was Powaqqatsi released and how long is it?
Powaqqatsi was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Powaqqatsi?
Powaqqatsi had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $589K at the worldwide box office (0.24 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Powaqqatsi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Powaqqatsi was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Powaqqatsi?
Powaqqatsi holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).