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Jonas Mekas

    December 24, 1922 – January 23, 2019

    Jonas Mekas, often hailed as the "godfather of American avant-garde cinema," was a filmmaker, poet, and artist. His work delves into the fabric of everyday life through his distinctive "diary film" approach, capturing intimate and raw moments with profound personal resonance. Mekas revolutionized the cinematic medium with his expressive, unconventional techniques that disrupt traditional narrative structures. Through his extensive body of work spanning film, poetry, and visual art, Mekas has left an indelible mark on avant-garde culture, encouraging viewers to reflect on the nature of memory, identity, and the passage of time.

    Semeniškių idilės
    Ich hatte keinen Ort
    Jonas Mekas. Requiem For a Manual Typewriter
    Movie Journal
    I had nowhere to go
    I Seem to Live