Birth of a Nation
Synopsis
Jonas Mekas assembles 160 portraits, appearances, and fleeting sketches of underground and independent filmmakers captured between 1955 and 1996. Fast-paced and archival in spirit, the film celebrates the avant-garde as its own “nation of cinema,” a vital community existing outside the dominance of commercial film.
Top Cast
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Chantal Akerman
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Kenneth Anger
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Michel Auder
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Bruce Baillie
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Robert Beavers
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Jane Wodening
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Stan Brakhage
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Robert Breer
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James Broughton
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L.M. Kit Carson
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Tom Chomont
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Shirley Clarke
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Bruce Conner
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Tony Conrad
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Storm De Hirsch
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Stephen Dwoskin
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Claudine Eizykman
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Morris Engel
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: https://mubi.com/films/birth-of-a-nation (Locarno International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Score
- Wagner Nitsch, Hermann Nitsch
- Original Title
- Birth of a Nation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Wagner Nitsch, Hermann Nitsch
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Department Leadership Roster
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Director
Jonas Mekas
Editor
Jonas Mekas
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of a Nation
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What is Birth of a Nation about?
Jonas Mekas assembles 160 portraits, appearances, and fleeting sketches of underground and independent filmmakers captured between 1955 and 1996. Fast-paced and archival in spirit, the film celebrates the avant-garde as its own “nation of cinema,” a vital community existing outside the dominance of commercial film.
Who directed Birth of a Nation?
Birth of a Nation was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Birth of a Nation?
The principal cast of Birth of a Nation includes Chantal Akerman, Kenneth Anger, Michel Auder, Bruce Baillie, Robert Beavers.
When was Birth of a Nation released and how long is it?
Birth of a Nation was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Birth of a Nation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birth of a Nation was composed by Wagner Nitsch, Hermann Nitsch.