Question 1

What is the only staged shot in Powaqqatsi?

Accepted Answer

The shot of a truck driving past an Indian boy as he walks along the road is the only staged shot in the film.

Question 2

How did Philip Glass's involvement differ in Powaqqatsi compared to the previous film?

Accepted Answer

Philip Glass accompanied director Godfrey Reggio on location scouting throughout the Third World, earning a dramaturgical consultant credit for preparing music during filming.

Question 3

Why was director Godfrey Reggio conflicted about using modern film technology for Powaqqatsi?

Accepted Answer

Godfrey Reggio was uncomfortable with the latest film-making technology due to the film's back-to-basics theme, but realized technology is ingrained in modern life.

Question 4

Which festivals featured Powaqqatsi in 1988 and 1989?

Accepted Answer

Powaqqatsi was featured at the São Paulo International Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival in 1988, and the Göteborg Film Festival in 1989.

Question 5

What are the opening images of Powaqqatsi?

Accepted Answer

The opening images show the Serra Pelada goldmines in Brazil.

Question 6

What is the only staged shot in Powaqqatsi?

Accepted Answer

The shot of a truck driving past an Indian boy walking along a road is the only staged shot in the film.

Question 7

Which festivals did Powaqqatsi screen at?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the São Paulo International Film Festival in 1988, the Berlin International Film Festival in 1988, and the Göteborg Film Festival in 1989.

Question 8

How did Philip Glass's role differ in Powaqqatsi compared to the previous film?

Accepted Answer

Philip Glass accompanied director Godfrey Reggio on location scouting throughout the Third World, earning a dramaturgical consultant credit for preparing music during filming.

Question 9

What opening images set the tone for Powaqqatsi?

Accepted Answer

The film opens with images of the Serra Pelada goldmines in Brazil.

Question 10

What central theme does Powaqqatsi explore?

Accepted Answer

It explores the effect of Western-style modernization on technologically developing nations.

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