Screening and discussion: Jon Jost and Ian Christie
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck 43 Gordon Square
This event focuses on the work of celebrated filmmmaker Jon Jost. Jost 1943, USA) grew up in Georgia, Japan, Italy, Germany and Virginia. After being kicked out of university, he started making 16mm films. In 1965, Jost was imprisoned for two years as a draft dodger. After his release, he became politically active as a New Left Cinema director. He has made over 60 features and short films, for most of which he also takes credit as writer, cinematographer and editor. Since 1996, Jost has filmed exclusively on digital video. He has made films in different forms, largely focusing on specific American topics.
Contact name:
s.wiseman@bbk.ac.uk
- Mr Matthew Barrington