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Fragments of Paradise: Directed by K.D. Davison. With Peter Bogdanovich, Jim Jarmusch, Benn Northover, Martin Scorsese. For over 70 years, Jonas Mekas, internationally known as the "godfather" of avant-garde cinema, documented his life in what came to be known as his diary films.
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- K.D. Davison
- 2023-10-26
Sep 2, 2022 · Cobbled together from home movies, archival footage, and interviews with contemporaries and fans alike, KD Davison’s “ Fragments of Paradise ” illuminates the multi-hyphenate artist, often allowing Mekas’ obsessive need to document his life to speak for itself.
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Fragments of Paradise. 2022 1h 38m Documentary. NEW Updates to the Score. The Audience score is now the Popcornmeter. Read More. For over 70 years, Lithuanian filmmaker, Jonas Mekas, documented...
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Sep 2, 2022 · “Fragments of Paradise” is a celebration of Mekas, but it’s not hagiography. His ex-wife Hollis Melton candidly talks about her need to find herself outside of his shadow.
Fragments of Paradise is itself a fragment, a window onto “some of the beauty” Jonas seems to have found everywhere. I hope it inspires a new generation to dig deeper into his life and work and perhaps undertake similar investigations, with at least some measure of his obvious delight.
Fragments of Paradise. Initial release: Premiering at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Back. For over 70 years, Lithuanian filmmaker, Jonas Mekas, documented his life in what came to be known as his diary films.
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May 31, 2023 · An intimate look at his legacy and philosophies, Fragments of Paradise compiles excerpts from his own video and film diaries, alongside unseen tapes and audio recordings, chronicling his hyper-personal approach and the level of intimacy it reflected on screen.
