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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches

19683hJonas Mekas
IMDb 7.4

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Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York, interweaving moments with family, friends, lovers, and artistic idols. Blending everyday encounters with portraits of the avant-garde art scene, it forms an epic, personal meditation on community, creativity, and the passage of time.

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What is Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) about?

Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York, interweaving moments with family, friends, lovers, and artistic idols. Blending everyday encounters with portraits of the avant-garde art scene, it forms an epic, personal meditation on community, creativity, and the passage of time.

Who stars in Diaries, Notes, and Sketches?

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches stars Timothy Leary (Self), Ed Emshwiller (Self), Franz Fuenstler (Self), Jack Smith (Self), Mario Montez (Self). The film was directed by Jonas Mekas.

How long is Diaries, Notes, and Sketches?

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1968.

Is Diaries, Notes, and Sketches worth watching?

Diaries, Notes, and Sketches holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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