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Guns of the Trees

19611h 25mJonas Mekas
IMDb 7.0

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"Don’t take the poet’s anger for hysterics. When you hear a poet shouting, think about your own existence which is in danger."

Barbara, a young woman consumed by despair, contemplates suicide, while a man she meets in a church and a married couple struggle to persuade her that life is still worth living. Mekas’s film weaves this intimate drama into a larger reflection on alienation, politics, and the turbulence of early 1960s America.

Drama
New York CitySuicide

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What is Guns of the Trees (1961) about?

Barbara, a young woman consumed by despair, contemplates suicide, while a man she meets in a church and a married couple struggle to persuade her that life is still worth living. Mekas’s film weaves this intimate drama into a larger reflection on alienation, politics, and the turbulence of early 1960s America.

Who stars in Guns of the Trees?

Guns of the Trees stars Frances Stillman (Barbara), Ben Carruthers (Ben), Adolfas Mekas (Gregory), Argus Spear Juillard (Argus), Frank Kuenstler (Frank). The film was directed by Jonas Mekas.

How long is Guns of the Trees?

Guns of the Trees has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961.

Is Guns of the Trees worth watching?

Guns of the Trees holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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