Fragments of Paradise
“"Catch some of the beauty, some of the happiness..."”
Synopsis
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. From his arrival in New York City as a displaced person in 1949 to his death in 2019, he chronicled the trauma and loss of exile while pioneering institutions to support the growth of independent film in the United States. Fragments of Paradise is an intimate look at his life and work constructed from thousands of hours of his own video and film diaries-including never-before-seen tapes and unpublished audio recordings. It is a story about finding beauty amidst profound loss, and a man who tried to make sense of it all... with a camera.
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Jonas Mekas
Self (archive footage)
Amy Taubin
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
John Waters
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Flo Jacobs
Self
Ken Jacobs
Self
M.M. Serra
Self
Jim Jarmusch
Self
Penny Arcade
Self
Lee Ranaldo
Self
Phuong Bui
Self
Edita Mekaitė-Rubinienė
Self
Ina Mekaitė-Guogienė
Self
Greg Smulewicz Zucker
Self
Lolita Jablonskienė
Self
Vytautas V. Landsbergis
Self
Hollis Melton
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- KD Davison
- Original Score
- Osei Essed, Saul Simon MacWilliams
- Original Title
- Fragments of Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Lithuanian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Kunhardt Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
KD Davison
Osei Essed, Saul Simon MacWilliams
Bill Kirstein
Michael Levine
KD Davison, Elyse Frenchman, Leanne Cherundolo, Matthew O. Henderson, Sebastian Mekas
Department Leadership Roster
KD Davison
Director
KD Davison
Producer
Bill Kirstein
Director of Photography
Michael Levine
Editor
Osei Essed
Original Music Composer
Saul Simon MacWilliams
Original Music Composer
Elyse Frenchman
Producer
Leanne Cherundolo
Producer
Matthew O. Henderson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fragments of Paradise
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What is Fragments of Paradise about?
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. From his arrival in New York City as a displaced person in 1949 to his death in 2019, he chronicled the trauma and loss of exile while pioneering institutions to support the growth of independent film in the United States. Fragments of Paradise is an intimate look at his life and work constructed from thousands of hours of his own video and film diaries-including never-before-seen tapes and unpublished audio recordings. It is a story about finding beauty amidst profound loss, and a man who tried to make sense of it all... with a camera.
Who directed Fragments of Paradise?
Fragments of Paradise was directed by KD Davison.
Who stars in Fragments of Paradise?
The principal cast of Fragments of Paradise includes Jonas Mekas, Amy Taubin, Peter Bogdanovich, John Waters, Martin Scorsese.
When was Fragments of Paradise released and how long is it?
Fragments of Paradise was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Fragments of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fragments of Paradise was composed by Osei Essed, Saul Simon MacWilliams.