Tapes
Synopsis
The tapes in the program consist of some of Mekas’ earliest cassettes from the 1990s not long after he first began working with video as well as more recent mini-DV tapes from 2010s. The contents of the tapes have not been previously seen in their entirety. The footage provides rare insight into aspects of Mekas’ video-making practice, as well as his activities, thoughts, dreams, and concerns, especially during the later years of his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Title
- Tapes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10h 39m
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What is Tapes about?
The tapes in the program consist of some of Mekas’ earliest cassettes from the 1990s not long after he first began working with video as well as more recent mini-DV tapes from 2010s. The contents of the tapes have not been previously seen in their entirety. The footage provides rare insight into aspects of Mekas’ video-making practice, as well as his activities, thoughts, dreams, and concerns, especially during the later years of his life.
Who directed Tapes?
Tapes was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Tapes?
The principal cast of Tapes includes Jonas Mekas, Peter Kubelka, Nam June Paik, Yoko Ono, Vytautas V. Landsbergis.
When was Tapes released and how long is it?
Tapes was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 10h 39m.