Qatsi trilogy

The Qatsi trilogy^[a] is a series of three non-narrative films produced by Godfrey Reggio and scored by Philip Glass. The trilogy includes Koyaanisqatsi (1982), Powaqqatsi (1988), and Naqoyqatsi (2002).

Qatsi trilogy
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Created by	Godfrey Reggio
Original work	Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
Owners	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1-2) Miramax (3)
Years	1982–2002
Films and television
Film(s)	Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Powaqqatsi (1988) Naqoyqatsi (2002)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)	Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Powaqqatsi (1988) Naqoyqatsi (2002)

The titles of the films are derived from the Hopi language, in which the word qatsi translates to "life". The series was produced by the Institute For Regional Education, who also created the Fund For Change.^[2][3]

Legacy

Many of director Godfrey Reggio's other motion-pictures use cinematic techniques and stylistic elements he first explored in the Qatsi trilogy.

The cinematic films of Koyaanisqatsi cinematographer Ron Fricke—Chronos (1985), Baraka (1992), and Samsara (2011)—are also made in a similar style.

Films

Film	U.S. theatrical release date	Director	Music	Cinematography	Editor	Producer	Writer
Koyaanisqatsi	April 27, 1983 (1983-04-27)	Godfrey Reggio	Philip Glass	Ron Fricke	Alton Walpole Ron Fricke	Godfrey Reggio	Concept: Godfrey Reggio Scenario: Ron Fricke Michael Hoenig Godfrey Reggio Alton Walpole
Powaqqatsi	April 29, 1988 (1988-04-29)			Graham Berry Leonidas Zourdoumis	Iris Cahn Alton Walpole	Mel Lawrence Godfrey Reggio Lawrence Taub	Godfrey Reggio Ken Richards
Naqoyqatsi	October 18, 2002 (2002-10-18)			Russell Lee Fine	Jon Kane	Joe Beirne Godfrey Reggio Lawrence Taub	Godfrey Reggio