Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man
Synopsis
An autobiographical diary film assembled from unused footage shot between 1960 and 2000, interwoven with reflections, music, and glimpses of family, friends, city life, and travel. Mekas transforms these fragments into a poetic celebration of memory, happiness, and the passing of time.
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"Outtakes from the Life of a Happy Man" (Excerpt) by Jonas Mekas
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-22
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April 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Title
- Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Anthology Film Archives
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Jonas Mekas
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Jonas Mekas
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What is Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man about?
An autobiographical diary film assembled from unused footage shot between 1960 and 2000, interwoven with reflections, music, and glimpses of family, friends, city life, and travel. Mekas transforms these fragments into a poetic celebration of memory, happiness, and the passing of time.
Who directed Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man?
Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man?
The principal cast of Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man includes Jonas Mekas.
When was Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man released and how long is it?
Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.