A Poet from the Lower East Side (1997)
Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
Director: Gyula Gazdag
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Allen Ginsberg - Self
- Jonas Mekas - Self
- István Eörsi - Self
- Peter Orlovsky - Self
Country: Hungary
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Poet from the Lower East Side about?
- Filmmaker Gyula Gazdag's fascinating documentary follows Hungarian poet, playwright and activist István Eörsi on a trip to the streets of New York to visit his friend and contemporary, the iconic beat poet Allen Ginsberg. Shot just two years before Ginsberg's death, the film follows the two friends as they share poetry and laughs, wandering the streets of the Lower East Manhattan, musing about the past and contemplating the future.
- Who directed A Poet from the Lower East Side?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side was directed by Gyula Gazdag.
- Who stars in A Poet from the Lower East Side?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side stars Allen Ginsberg, Jonas Mekas, István Eörsi, Peter Orlovsky.
- How long is A Poet from the Lower East Side?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Poet from the Lower East Side?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Poet from the Lower East Side produced?
- A Poet from the Lower East Side was produced in Hungary.