Interview and Reading: Jonas Mekas

Interview and Reading: Jonas Mekas (1991)

Released: 1991-01-01 Duration: 50min
Genres: Documentary
Rating 0.0

Overview

Jonas Mekas recites poems of his, both in English and Lithuanian. Exclusive Mekas interview by the poet Sparrow. The legendary poet-film critic and film diarist waxes philosophical in rare extended setting exhibiting his transcendental poetic humor. Jonas attacks the crass world of TV advertising and sell-out commercial filmmakers. Contributes zen anecdotes and filmmaking advice. Choice clips include Mekas' Film Diaries with deceivingly formalist amateur "home movie" style, but in small bursts of expression in a quick collage. Footage from Jonas' homeland as well as clips of famed pop figures John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Tiny Tim.

Production Companies

Anthology Film Archives

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 0.203

Directed By

Mitch Corber

Crew

Director
Mitch Corber
Camera Operator
Mitch Corber

TOP CAST

Sparrow
Sparrow

Himself (Interviewer)

Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas

Himself

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