
Koyaanisqatsi
Due to the weather forecast, the film will be screened in the NEMO Auditorium. Koyaanisqatsi is a film without actors or dialogue, relying instead on breathtaking imagery and an iconic musical score. Journey through vast landscapes, bustling cities and a world shaped by technology in a cinematic experience that offers a different perspective on our urbanised world.
- 29 August
- 21:00
- Cinema Auditorium
- € 15.00
- Adults
- Visit Game On before the film
Practical information
Film: Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
NEMO opens: 19:30
Film starts: 21:00
Running time: 86 minutes
Language: No dialogue
Age rating: 12+
Drinks are available from Museumcafé. Popcorn is included with your ticket.
Bad weather
Due to the forecast of heavy rain, the film will be screened in NEMO’s Auditorium. Visitors who have already purchased a ticket will be notified.
About the film
As the film has moved indoors, you can visit Game On before the screening. Explore this temporary exhibition and discover how games are changing the way we play, connect with others and express ourselves. And of course, you can play games yourself too!

Watch the trailer
From vast natural landscapes to the rush of modern cities, Koyaanisqatsi tells its story entirely through images and music. Philip Glass's hypnotic score perfectly complements Godfrey Reggio's stunning cinematography, exploring the relationship between humanity, nature and technology.

Koyaanisqatsi
The title comes from the Hopi language and roughly translates as "life out of balance". Since its release, Koyaanisqatsi has become an influential film classic and a visual masterpiece that continues to inspire audiences around the world. A unique film experience with Amsterdam's skyline as your backdrop.
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