Persistence of Memory
“When image and music discover one another.”
Synopsis
Inspired by the collaborative practice of composer John Cage and choreographer Merce Cunningham, composer Joan La Barbara and filmmaker Aleksandar Kostic created an event in which the film and music were conceived independently, allowing the two works to meet for the first time in performance.
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Persistence of Memory | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Persistence of Memory premiered on March 17, 2012, in Berlin, Germany, opening the MaerzMusik Festival program Cage and Consequences, celebrating the 100th anniversary of John Cage's birth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandar Kostic
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandar Kostic
- Original Title
- Persistence of Memory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Kostic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandar Kostic
Aleksandar Kostic
Aleksandar Kostic
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Aleksandar Kostic
Director
Aleksandar Kostic
Writer
Aleksandar Kostic
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Persistence of Memory about?
Inspired by the collaborative practice of composer John Cage and choreographer Merce Cunningham, composer Joan La Barbara and filmmaker Aleksandar Kostic created an event in which the film and music were conceived independently, allowing the two works to meet for the first time in performance.
Who directed Persistence of Memory?
Persistence of Memory was directed by Aleksandar Kostic.
Who stars in Persistence of Memory?
The principal cast of Persistence of Memory includes Joan La Barbara.
When was Persistence of Memory released and how long is it?
Persistence of Memory was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Persistence of Memory?
Persistence of Memory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).