The Qatasi Trilogy leaflet

2011

The Qatsi Trilogy Films directed by Godfrey Reggio Music performed by the Philip Glass Ensemble

The Qatsi Trilogy Philip Glass Ensemble Michael Riesman Conductor Godfrey Reggio Director Philip Glass Music

‘Reggio’s images haunt the viewer, accompanied by one of the most startling and original soundtracks ever written’ The New York Times Experience the visionary films of Godfrey Reggio in stunning high resolution, with live music performed by the Philip Glass Ensemble, conducted by Michael Riesman, and featuring Philip Glass on keyboards, making his Festival debut.

Conceived over 20 years using streams of raw, emotional images, and with no dialogue, these unique films forge an entirely new artform – concert cinema. Haunting and beautiful, the films explore the challenges and dangers humankind imposes on the world.

One of the defining composers of our time, Glass composed each continuous soundtrack working with Reggio to create a beautifully choreographed interplay between the music and imagery. With live music, each film becomes a unique, one-off performance not to be missed.

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Photo: 1983 IRE

Koyaanisqatsi Life out of balance (1983) PG The first in the trilogy caused a sensation when released and is now a cult classic. Reggio’s film is a simple but searing vision of an urban society moving at a frenetic pace in images at once stark and beautiful, assaulting and hypnotizing, set against Glass’s trademark syncopated rhythms.

‘a masterpiece’ The New York Times

Saturday 13 August 8.30pm The Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets from £12 eif.co.uk/qatsi1

Photo: Northsouth Ltd.

Powaqqatsi Life in transformation (1987) U For Powaqqatsi, Reggio went out into developing nations to document the impact of technology on native cultures, capturing ordinary people at work and play and revealing the impact such new additions as cars and high-rise buildings had on their lives.

‘A stunning tour-de-force… a powerful emotional experience.’ Variety

Sunday 14 August 8.30pm The Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets from £12 eif.co.uk/qatsi2

Photo: Getty One / Image Bank

Naqoyqatsi Life as war (2002) PG Matt Haimovitz Cello Naqoyqatsi takes us from a world controlled by the beauty of nature to a world dominated by technology and digital manipulation. Created shortly before 11 September 2001, the film is considered somewhat prophetic in its depiction of modern society.

‘Gorgeous!’ Time Out New York Monday 15 August 8.30pm The Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets from £12 eif.co.uk/qatsi3

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Cover: Koyaanisqatsi Photo: 1983 IRE