Notes for Jerome
Synopsis
A tribute to Jonas Mekas' late friend and patron, Jerome Hill. Filmed on 16mm across three visits to Hill’s estate in Cassis, France, the film plays out as a tender visual diary of memory, passing time, and artistic exile. While the film focuses on daily life rather than explicit sexuality, it breathes with queer history. Hill was a closeted gay philanthropist who used his immense wealth to shelter and fund underground, heavily queer creatives. Mekas captures the warm, intimate atmosphere of this sanctuary, featuring legendary gay avant-garde icons like Warhol superstar Taylor Mead and actor Charles Rydell. Dedicated "to the wind of Lithuania" and featured in the 1979 Whitney Biennial, the film ultimately stands as a beautifully soft, authentic time capsule of a safe haven built by and for mid-century queer radicals.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Title
- Notes for Jerome
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Mekas
Director
Jonas Mekas
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Notes for Jerome about?
A tribute to Jonas Mekas' late friend and patron, Jerome Hill. Filmed on 16mm across three visits to Hill’s estate in Cassis, France, the film plays out as a tender visual diary of memory, passing time, and artistic exile. While the film focuses on daily life rather than explicit sexuality, it breathes with queer history. Hill was a closeted gay philanthropist who used his immense wealth to shelter and fund underground, heavily queer creatives. Mekas captures the warm, intimate atmosphere of this sanctuary, featuring legendary gay avant-garde icons like Warhol superstar Taylor Mead and actor Charles Rydell. Dedicated "to the wind of Lithuania" and featured in the 1979 Whitney Biennial, the film ultimately stands as a beautifully soft, authentic time capsule of a safe haven built by and for mid-century queer radicals.
Who directed Notes for Jerome?
Notes for Jerome was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Notes for Jerome?
The principal cast of Notes for Jerome includes Jerome Hill, Jonas Mekas, Taylor Mead, Bernadette Lafont, Charles Rydell.
When was Notes for Jerome released and how long is it?
Notes for Jerome was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Notes for Jerome?
Notes for Jerome holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).