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Powaqqatsi (1988) - Banyan

Powaqqatsi

Discover Cinema HubsQatsi CollectionPowaqqatsi (1988)

Powaqqatsi

3.6

IMAX 70MM

2.39:1 & 1.43:1 EXPANDED IMAXDOLBY ATMOSG • 100 MINDOCUMENTARY

Powaqqatsi

“Life in transformation”/ April 29, 1988

BANYAN SCORE

3.6/5(192)

LETTERBOXD

3.6/5

IMDb

IMDb

7.2/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES

72%Audience

YOUR RATING:

Where to Watch in Turkey4K UHD & HDR10

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Synopsis & Director's Note

Qatsi Collection

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

“Life in transformation”

— Powaqqatsi • 1988

Cast & Characters

Full Cast (6)

Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley

(archive footage)

David Brinkley

David Brinkley

(archive footage)

P

Patrick Disanto

Self

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

(archive footage)

Dan Rather

Official Saga & Viewing Order

Qatsi Collection

1/3 WATCHED

Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi

1983

Powaqqatsi

Powaqqatsi

1988

Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi

2002

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Production Crew & Specs

DirectorGodfrey Reggio

ScreenplayGodfrey Reggio, Ken Richards

CinematographyGraham Berry

EditingIris Cahan

StudiosSanta Fe Institute for Regional Education • IRE Productions • Golan-Globus Productions

Budget • Box Office$2.5M • $0.6M

Technical Specs

SİNEFİL PRO

Camera & FormatARRI ALEXA Mini LF / IMAX Digital

Aspect Ratio1.43:1 (IMAX Laser) / 2.39:1 (Anamorphic)

Lab & Master4K Digital Intermediate (DI) • Dolby Atmos

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