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Quote by Jonas Mekas

“We are the measure of all things. And the beauty of our creation, of our art is proportional to the beauty of ourselves of our souls.”

Quote by Jonas Mekas

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Jonas Mekas is a Lithuanian-American filmmaker known for his surrealistic and poetic documentaries. His works often explore personal memory, family, and the life of New York City. Born on December 24, 1922, Mekas is one of the pioneers of the Direct Cinema movement. more

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