Film Magazine of the Arts (1965)

Film Magazine of the Arts (1965) poster

"In Spring, 1963 Show Magazine called me and asked that I make a film on arts in New York. I told them, why did they want me to make it - didn't they know I was a bit unusual? ... 'We want something unusual,' they said. So I went out and made a newsreel on arts. Show people looked at the rough cut of the film and became very angry. 'But there is nothing about Show Magazine and DuPont fabrics in the movie,' they said. 'What has that to do with the arts in New York!' I said. The battle was short. The film was destroyed. Really, I have no idea what they did with it. This workprint of the first FILM MAGAZINE OF THE ARTS is the only print in existence, as far as I know." -- J.M.

Director: Jonas Mekas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Storm De Hirsch
Editing: Jonas Mekas
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jonas Mekas
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Film Magazine of the Arts about?
"In Spring, 1963 Show Magazine called me and asked that I make a film on arts in New York. I told them, why did they want me to make it - didn't they know I was a bit unusual? ... 'We want something unusual,' they said. So I went out and made a newsreel on arts. Show people looked at the rough cut of the film and became very angry. 'But there is nothing about Show Magazine and DuPont fabrics in the movie,' they said. 'What has that to do with the arts in New York!' I said. The battle was short. The film was destroyed. Really, I have no idea what they did with it. This workprint of the first FILM MAGAZINE OF THE ARTS is the only print in existence, as far as I know." -- J.M.
Who directed Film Magazine of the Arts?
Film Magazine of the Arts was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Film Magazine of the Arts?
Film Magazine of the Arts stars Lucille Dlugoszewski.
How long is Film Magazine of the Arts?
Film Magazine of the Arts has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Film Magazine of the Arts?
Film Magazine of the Arts is a Documentary film.
Where was Film Magazine of the Arts produced?
Film Magazine of the Arts was produced in United States of America.