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1994123 min0documentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

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Jonas in the Desert

1994123 min0documentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Jonas Mekas, founder of the New York Anthology Film Archive, recounts personal stories and thoughts on avant-garde filmmaking.

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Jonas Mekas, founder of the New York Anthology Film Archive, recounts personal stories and thoughts on avant-garde filmmaking.

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Peter Sempeldirector

Diahnne Abbott

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Kenneth Anger

Kenneth Angercast

Stan Brakhage

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Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsbergcast

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Jonas Mekas stands at the forefront of independent cinema in the United States. He founded the New York Anthology Film Archive, which plays a key role in film preservation. "Jonas in the Desert," directed by Andy Warhol in 1994, runs for 123 minutes. The documentary features Mekas's personal anecdotes and reflections. It details his innovative storytelling techniques and his influence on avant-garde filmmaking, illustrating his significant contributions to the art of cinema.

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