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Naqoyqatsi

2002·Movie·PG·89 min·6.1(155)

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A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

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About Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi is a 2002 English-language documentary film directed by Godfrey Reggio. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Elton John, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Naqoyqatsi was produced by Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, Qatsi Productions, and IRE Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 2002, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Godfrey Reggio
Release date
September 2, 2002
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, Qatsi Productions, IRE Productions
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Naqoyqatsi cast & crew

Naqoyqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.

The cast features Marlon Brando as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Elton John as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Madonna as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), and Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage) (uncredited).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Russell Lee Fine and it was produced by Steven Soderbergh and Lawrence Taub.

Is Naqoyqatsi worth watching?

Naqoyqatsi holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 155 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, Naqoyqatsi is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Naqoyqatsi

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Elton John

Elton John

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Madonna

Madonna

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fidel Castro

Fidel Castro

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

George Harrison

George Harrison

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Naqoyqatsi — FAQs

Where can I watch Naqoyqatsi in United States?

Naqoyqatsi is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Naqoyqatsi in?

Naqoyqatsi is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Naqoyqatsi?

Naqoyqatsi runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Naqoyqatsi rated?

Naqoyqatsi is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 155 ratings.

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