When watching "Koyaanisquatsi" in class this morning, I thought it was very strange, to be honest! I think the main point was to understand the rising problems of urbanization and industrialization. The film started out showing various scenes of nature and the beauty of nature. The scenes were tranquil and the music was serene and peaceful. However, as the film progressed, the music sounded a little "scarier" and the scenes felt depressing to me. It seemed to be illustrating the stark contrast of nature and industry and the problems that come along with modern society. The film started out showing nature and then it showed various forms of technology, such as airplanes, cars, and tanks. The director also focused on people, explosions, abandoned buildings, and pollution. It seemed to by trying to tell a type of story, such as how the world began and eventually, what is has become over time. Machines and technology are taking over and not necessarily making the world a better place to live.
As a whole I though "Koyaanisquatsi" was a bit creepy. The combination of music and scenes (without dialogue) gave the film an eerie atmosphere. I do think the director made some good points by showing footage with such drastic contrasts, such as a peaceful field, and then the field being trampled with huge farm machinery.
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