Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968)

  • NR
  • 03/01/1968 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 3h

Overview

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.

Jonas Mekas

Director, Writer

Cast

Timothy Leary's headshot

Timothy Leary

Self
Ed Emshwiller's headshot

Ed Emshwiller

Self
Franz Fuenstler's headshot

Franz Fuenstler

Self
Jack Smith's headshot

Jack Smith

Self
Mario Montez's headshot

Mario Montez

Self
Nico's headshot

Nico

Self
Edie Sedgwick's headshot

Edie Sedgwick

Self
Andy Warhol's headshot

Andy Warhol

Self

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