Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekas (Lithuanian pronunciation: [ˈjonɐs ˈmækɐs]; born December 24, 1922 in the village of Semeniškiai, near Biržai) is a Lithuanian filmmaker, writer, and curator who has often been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema." His work has been exhibited in museums and festivals across Europe and America. In 1944 Mekas left Lithuania to attend university in Vienna. En route, his train was stopped in Germany and he and his brother... more

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  • Dec 24, 1922 (age 87 years)
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