directed by: Godfrey Reggio, year: 1988
actors: Moyenei Hanna, Cristina Villavicencio, Ishmael Peterson

Powaqqatsi is the second film in the Qatsi trilogy directed by Godfrey Reggio, with music by Philip Glass. Released in 1988, the film is a visual poem that explores the effects of modernization on various cultures in the Southern Hemisphere. Through stunning imagery and a haunting score, it contrasts traditional ways of life with the encroaching industrialization and globalization, prompting viewers to reflect on the cost of progress and the interconnectedness of human societies.

Globalization, Industrialization, Cultural Contrast, Visual Poetry, Non Narrative