i love Godfrey Reggio's 'Qatsi' trilogy of films. i watch them over and over again every year and have seen all three many times. not only do they have awesome musical scores by the respected, award winning composer Philip Glass and exquisite photography by Leonidas Zourdoumis and Graham Berry, they are deeply profound and moving journeys through existence as viewed through a divine eye.
to say these films are mystical and spiritual is almost an understatement. they are positively life changing and affirming. after viewing these films i always feel somewhat altered or changed in my perception of people, places and things. which is what the 'Qatsi' trilogy is all about. people, places, and things. not to mention our profound relationship with God, the creator.
'Powaqqatsi' is probably my favorite of the trilogy because it deals with third world countries and is more about the human experience than the other two films. it deals with the heartening plight of third world countries and the effect technology and so-called progress is having on them. the faces of so many of the little third world children photographed here is enough to melt the hardest of hearts(lets hope so). i especially thought the footage of a little girl driving an ox cart like a angel out of hell was very arresting. and the scene with the children on the run-down, antique ferris wheel is probably one of sweetest, most endearing things ever photographed for film.
this film is very much about children and very much about humanity. few films have captured the plight of humanity nearly as well.
this is definitely my favorite. but all of Reggio's 'Qatsi' films are amazing and timeless. they effect the mind and soul on a variety of levels and stimulate our interest in life and in each other. God Bless and Merry Christmas. 12/10/10.
to say these films are mystical and spiritual is almost an understatement. they are positively life changing and affirming. after viewing these films i always feel somewhat altered or changed in my perception of people, places and things. which is what the 'Qatsi' trilogy is all about. people, places, and things. not to mention our profound relationship with God, the creator.
'Powaqqatsi' is probably my favorite of the trilogy because it deals with third world countries and is more about the human experience than the other two films. it deals with the heartening plight of third world countries and the effect technology and so-called progress is having on them. the faces of so many of the little third world children photographed here is enough to melt the hardest of hearts(lets hope so). i especially thought the footage of a little girl driving an ox cart like a angel out of hell was very arresting. and the scene with the children on the run-down, antique ferris wheel is probably one of sweetest, most endearing things ever photographed for film.
this film is very much about children and very much about humanity. few films have captured the plight of humanity nearly as well.
this is definitely my favorite. but all of Reggio's 'Qatsi' films are amazing and timeless. they effect the mind and soul on a variety of levels and stimulate our interest in life and in each other. God Bless and Merry Christmas. 12/10/10.