Koyaanisqatsi

A revolutionary non-narrative documentary by Godfrey Reggio, the first film in the Qatsi trilogy. The title is a Hopi word meaning 'life out of balance,' and this experimental masterpiece uses time-lapse photography, slow motion, and Philip Glass's iconic minimalist score to contrast natural landscapes with urban industrialization. Without dialogue or narration, the film presents a visual poem about humanity's relationship with technology and nature. A groundbreaking cinematic experience that influenced countless filmmakers and remains a powerful meditation on modern civilization's impact on the planet. Cinematography by Ron Fricke.