He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Synopsis
A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.
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Jonas Mekas - He Stands in the Desert Counting the Seconds of his Life (excerpt)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-11-12
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Kenneth Anger
Self (archive footage)
Adolfo Arrieta
Self (archive footage)
Donatas Banionis
Self (archive footage)
Peter Beard
Self (archive footage)
Robert Breer
Self (archive footage)
Pola Chapelle
Self (archive footage)
Shirley Clarke
Self (archive footage)
Gregory Corso
Self (archive footage)
Miles Davis
Self (archive footage)
Willard Van Dyke
Self (archive footage)
Richard Foreman
Self (archive footage)
Hollis Frampton
Self (archive footage)
Allen Ginsberg
Self (archive footage)
Marcel Hanoun
Self (archive footage)
Ken Jacobs
Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Peter Kubelka
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Title
- He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
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What is He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life about?
A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.
Who directed He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life?
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life?
The principal cast of He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life includes Kenneth Anger, Adolfo Arrieta, Donatas Banionis, Peter Beard, Robert Breer.
When was He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life released and how long is it?
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.