“We need less perfect but more free films.”
Quote by Jonas Mekas
Work
Movie Journal: The Rise of New American Cinema, 1959-1971
This book explores the transformative period in American film history, highlighting key filmmakers, movements, and films from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. more
Author
Jonas Mekas
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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