Cast: Ken Jacobs

Direction Jonas Mekas

Cast Peter Beard · Ed Emshwiller · Ken Jacobs · Jonas Mekas

Direction Jonas Mekas

Cast Peter Kubelka · James Broughton · William S. Burroughs · Robert Frank

Synopsis Out-Takes from the Life of Happy Man (2012) presents a cinematic journey through a collection of short, diary-like scenes that were not included in completed films from the period 1960-2000, along with self-reflective video footage captured during the editing process....

Direction Jonas Mekas

Cast Timothy Leary · Ed Emshwiller · Jack Smith · Mario Montez

Synopsis Walden: Diaries, Notes and Sketches (1969) presents the pioneering work of Jonas Mekas, a Lithuanian-born poet and icon of the American counter-culture scene. Mekas is celebrated for his innovative approach to filmmaking, particularly his development of the diary film genre....

Direction Jonas Mekas

Cast Raimund Abraham · Marina Abramovic · Björk · Thomas Boujut

Direction Pip Chodorov

Cast Stan Brakhage · Robert Breer · Pip Chodorov · Stephan Chodorov

Synopsis Free Radicals: A History of Experimental Film (2010) presents a captivating journey through the world of experimental cinema, tracing its roots from the avant-garde movements in post-WWI Europe to the influential American filmmakers who continue to push boundaries today. The...

Direction Chuck Workman

Cast Mike Leigh · Jonas Mekas · David Lynch · Michael Moore

Synopsis What Is Cinema? (2013) delves into the essence of filmmaking by exploring the insights and techniques of renowned directors. Through a blend of historical interviews with legends like Alfred Hitchcock and Robert Bresson, and contemporary conversations with contemporary masters such...

Direction Ken Jacobs

Cast Ken Jacobs · Jack Smith

Synopsis Blonde Cobra (1963) follows a man who engages in a series of introspective and theatrical actions, including handling various objects, admiring his reflection, and donning different outfits. He interacts with the camera, displaying a range of emotions from smiles to...

Direction Juan Daniel F. Molero

Cast Juan Daniel F. Molero · Saul Levine · Ken Jacobs · Raúl del Busto

Direction Carlos Adriano

Cast Ken Jacobs · Laurent Mannoni

Synopsis Santos Dumont pré-cineasta? (2010) is a unique research documentary that delves into the historical and artistic facets of early cinema, utilizing interviews and archival materials. It also serves as a visual metaphor, employing imagery and sound that draw from the...

Direction Azazel Jacobs

Cast Matt Boren · Ken Jacobs · Flo Jacobs · Richard Edson

Synopsis Momma's Man (2008) centers around a man who has been evading his familial responsibilities, living apart from his wife and child. His life takes an unexpected turn when he is compelled to reside in his parents' loft. This enforced stay...

Direction Ken Jacobs

Cast Jack Smith · Carolee Schneemann · Ken Jacobs

Direction Ken Jacobs

Cast Jack Smith · Jerry Sims · Gib Taylor · Bill Carpenter

Synopsis Star Spangled to Death (2004) is a thought-provoking documentary that masterfully blends archival footage with the director Ken Jacobs' own meticulously crafted scenes. This cinematic journey portrays a nation that has been compromised and exploited, using iconic elements of popular...

Direction Jack Smith

Cast Reese Haire · Ken Jacobs · Jerry Sims

Synopsis Scotch Tape (S) (1962) is the inaugural cinematic work by Jack Smith, a vibrant and brief three-minute film captured in 1959. Set to the lively rhythms of Peter Duchin’s "Carinhoso," the movie features three young men joyfully dancing through the...