Lindsey Johnson Koyaanisqatsi Film

 In class on November 26, we watched a film titled Koyaanisqatsi that consisted only of pictures and music, no words. The film's meaning is open to interpretation of the viewer. It begins by showing beautiful pictures and videos of different nature scenes but then starts to show bustling cities, factories, and exploding rockets. The film transitions between the natural environment, the environment affected by humans, and then objects made completely by humans. Additionally, the music changes from dramatic and fast paced to more somber music towards the end. At the very end of the film, the meaning of the word Koyaanisqatsi is revealed as life out of balance. I believe the meaning of the film is that humans have permanently changed the environment, and not necessarily for the better. The beauty of the untouched natural world is depicted in the beginning, but urban expansion has destroyed many of these breathtaking places. Factories and urban expansion contribute to climate change, disrupting vital natural processes and threatening the balance of ecosystems essential for life on this planet. The purpose of this film is to make the viewer reflect on how much humans have made an impact on the world. It calls attention to the need for changes to be made before the planet is destroyed beyond repair. I think that this film was very good and depicted environmental issues in a way that I have never seen before. It was fascinating to see how art and music were used to evoke emotions and communicate powerful messages. Once the film was over, it really made me think about all the things that can be done to reverse the damages society has caused.

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