Analysis of elements of musically visual minimalism in the Godfrey Reggio’s Katsi trilogy
Abstract
This article examines the cinematic style of the Katsi trilogy by American director Godfrey Reggio. Each film “Koyaaniskatsi”, “Povakkatsi”, “Nakoikatsi” is analyzed separately from the point of view of the realization of the director’s idea.
The characteristics of each film are given, the features and unifying features of this trilogy, as well as postmodern aspects are considered.
About the Author
A. О. Kozyrev
Vaganova Ballet Academy; Dmitry Hvorostovsky Siberian State Academy of Arts
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Postgraduate Student, Lecturer
2, Rossi St., Saint-Petersburg, 191023
22, Lenin St., Krasnoyarsk, 660049
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Kozyrev A.О. Analysis of elements of musically visual minimalism in the Godfrey Reggio’s Katsi trilogy. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2022;(5):60-74. (In Russ.)
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