A Poet from the Lower East Side
Ginsberg - egy költö a Lower East Side-ról
Synopsis
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gyula Gazdag
- Original Title
- Ginsberg - egy költö a Lower East Side-ról
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gyula Gazdag
Department Leadership Roster
Gyula Gazdag
Director
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What is A Poet from the Lower East Side about?
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
Who directed A Poet from the Lower East Side?
A Poet from the Lower East Side was directed by Gyula Gazdag.
Who stars in A Poet from the Lower East Side?
The principal cast of A Poet from the Lower East Side includes Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas, István Eörsi, Peter Orlovsky.
When was A Poet from the Lower East Side released and how long is it?
A Poet from the Lower East Side was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.