Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968)

Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York, interweaving moments with family, friends, lovers, and artistic idols. Blending everyday encounters with portraits of the avant-garde art scene, it forms an epic, personal meditation on community, creativity, and the passage of time.

Released

1968-03-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

180 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Jonas Mekas

TMDB rating

7.3/10 from 32 votes