Godfrey Reggio

Godfrey Reggio is a filmmaker known for his emotionally powerful visual style, particularly in his “Qatsi” trilogy, which examines the destructive effects of modernity on the environment. Born in New Orleans in 1940, he spent 14 years in a religious order before teaching in New Mexico during the 1960s. He co-founded several community organizations, including initiatives for juvenile support and medical care.

Reggio’s debut film, “Koyaanisqatsi,” created between 1975 and 1982, explores the conflict between urban life and nature, accompanied by a score from Philip Glass. His second film, “Powaqqatsi,” focuses on the impact of technology on ancient cultures. In 1991, he directed “Anima Mundi,” celebrating the diversity of wildlife.

Reggio later helped establish Fabrica, an arts and media school in Italy, and co-authored the film “Evidence.” In 2002, he completed “Naqoyqatsi,” the final installment of the “Qatsi” trilogy, and continues to lecture on philosophy, technology, and film from his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.