Jonas
Originally released in 1968. Jonas is a documentary film. directed by Gideon Bachmann. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jonas Mekas
Synopsis
A verité portrait of Jonas Mekas making his daily rounds, JONAS shows us the underground impresario attending a peace rally, filming in Central Park, typing up notes at the Village Voice and projecting his latest rushes at the Film-Makers' Cooperative. A true New Yorker, Mekas seems to be everywhere at once, always with a Bolex camera slung over his shoulder. In detailing these routines, director Gideon Bachmann comes away with a striking time capsule of a city bent on art.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1968
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 32m
32 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonas about?
A verité portrait of Jonas Mekas making his daily rounds, JONAS shows us the underground impresario attending a peace rally, filming in Central Park, typing up notes at the Village Voice and proje...
Who directed Jonas?
Jonas was directed by Gideon Bachmann.
How long is Jonas?
Jonas has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was Jonas released?
Jonas was released on January 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jonas?
The main cast of Jonas includes Jonas Mekas.