Powaqqatsi
“Life in transformation”
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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3 films
Cast
6 people
Christie Brinkley
(archive footage)
Known for
National Lampoon's Vacation
David Brinkley
(archive footage)
Patrick Disanto
Self
Also in
35 Cents
Tougher Than Leather
Pope John Paul II
(archive footage)
Also in
Catholicism
"Do not be afraid". The Life and Teachings of Pope John Paul II
Dan Rather
(archive footage)
Known for
Dirty Sexy Money
Cheryl Tiegs
(archive footage)
Known for
The Brown Bunny
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens
Godfrey Reggio Director · Ken Richards Writer Leonidas Zourdoumis Cinematographer
Worldwide gross $589K · Budget $2.5M · United States release April 29, 1988
Box office
Budget
$2,500,000
Worldwide gross
$589,000
Gross vs. budget
0.2×
Production
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education
Production
IRE Productions
Production
Golan-Globus Productions
Production
NorthSouth Productions
Production
The Cannon Group
Production
Canon Productions
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
Germany · February 20, 1988
Premiere · Berlin International Film Festival
United States · April 29, 1988
Theatrical
France
June 1, 1988 · Theatrical · Paris
Spain
May 19, 1989 · Theatrical · ICAA 3552
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