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201014 minPGdoc-short

7.9/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

WTC Haikus

201014 minPGdoc-short

7.9/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Fourteen minutes of fleeting images capture the World Trade Center through personal scenes from Jonas Mekas's life in New York City.

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Fourteen minutes of fleeting images capture the World Trade Center through personal scenes from Jonas Mekas's life in New York City.

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Jonas Mekas captures the World Trade Center in WTC Haikus, a 14-minute diary film. The work features scenes from his life, including street scenes, rooftop gatherings, and family outings by the waterfront. These moments span decades and intertwine with the towers, creating a visual memorial. Mekas presents everyday experiences alongside the iconic structures that once shaped the New York City skyline. The film reflects on presence and absence in a city marked by change.

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