Poster of He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

Plot: A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.
Release Date: Saturday, February 22 1986
38 years ago
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Portrait of Kenneth AngerKenneth Anger
Kenneth Anger was
59 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 03 1927 –
Thu, May 11 2023
Portrait of Adolfo ArrietaAdolfo Arrieta
Adolfo Arrieta was
43 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 28 1942
Portrait of Donatas BanionisDonatas Banionis
Donatas Banionis was
61 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Apr 28 1924 –
Thu, Sep 04 2014
Portrait of Peter BeardPeter Beard
Peter Beard was
>> in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert BreerRobert Breer
Robert Breer was
59 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 30 1926 –
Thu, Aug 11 2011
Portrait of Pola ChapellePola Chapelle
Pola Chapelle was
50 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 18 1935
Portrait of Shirley ClarkeShirley Clarke
Shirley Clarke was
66 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 02 1919 –
Tue, Sep 23 1997
Portrait of Gregory CorsoGregory Corso
Gregory Corso was
55 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 26 1930 –
Wed, Jan 17 2001
Portrait of Miles DavisMiles Davis
Miles Davis was
59 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 26 1926 –
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Portrait of Willard Van DykeWillard Van Dyke
Willard Van Dyke would have been no older than
79 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 05 1906 –
Thu, Jan 23 1986
Portrait of Richard ForemanRichard Foreman
Richard Foreman was
48 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 10 1937
Portrait of Hollis FramptonHollis Frampton
Hollis Frampton would have been no older than
48 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 11 1936 –
Fri, Mar 30 1984
Portrait of Allen GinsbergAllen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg was
59 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jun 03 1926 –
Sat, Apr 05 1997
Portrait of Marcel HanounMarcel Hanoun
Marcel Hanoun was
56 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 26 1929 –
Sat, Sep 22 2012
Portrait of Ken JacobsKen Jacobs
Ken Jacobs was
52 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 25 1933
Portrait of Jacqueline KennedyJacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy was
56 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 28 1929 –
Thu, May 19 1994
Portrait of John F. Kennedy, Jr.John F. Kennedy, Jr.
John F. Kennedy, Jr. was
25 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 25 1960 –
Fri, Jul 16 1999
Portrait of Peter KubelkaPeter Kubelka
Peter Kubelka was
51 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 23 1934
Portrait of George KucharGeorge Kuchar
George Kuchar was
43 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 31 1942 –
Tue, Sep 06 2011
Portrait of Mike KucharMike Kuchar
Mike Kuchar was
43 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 31 1942
Portrait of Henri LangloisHenri Langlois
Henri Langlois would have been no older than
62 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 13 1914 –
Thu, Jan 13 1977
Portrait of John LennonJohn Lennon
John Lennon would have been no older than
40 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 09 1940 –
Mon, Dec 08 1980
Portrait of George MaciunasGeorge Maciunas
George Maciunas would have been no older than
46 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 08 1931 –
Tue, May 09 1978
Portrait of Jim McBrideJim McBride
Jim McBride was
44 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 16 1941
Portrait of Adolfas MekasAdolfas Mekas
Adolfas Mekas was
60 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 30 1925 –
Tue, May 31 2011
Portrait of Jonas MekasJonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas was
63 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 24 1922 –
Wed, Jan 23 2019
Portrait of Oona MekasOona Mekas
Oona Mekas was
>> in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hollis MeltonHollis Melton
Hollis Melton was
>> in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hermann NitschHermann Nitsch
Hermann Nitsch was
47 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 29 1938 –
Mon, Apr 18 2022
Portrait of Yoko OnoYoko Ono
Yoko Ono was
53 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 18 1933
Portrait of Nam June PaikNam June Paik
Nam June Paik was
53 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 20 1932 –
Sun, Jan 29 2006
Portrait of Anthony Stanislas RadziwillAnthony Stanislas Radziwill
Anthony Stanislas Radziwill was
>> in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee RadziwillLee Radziwill
Lee Radziwill was
52 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 03 1933 –
Fri, Feb 15 2019
Portrait of Hans RichterHans Richter
Hans Richter would have been no older than
87 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 06 1888 –
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Portrait of P. Adams SitneyP. Adams Sitney
P. Adams Sitney was
>> in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andy WarholAndy Warhol
Andy Warhol was
57 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Aug 06 1928 –
Sun, Feb 22 1987

Crew

Portrait of Jonas MekasJonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas was
63 in He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as 'Director, Cinematography, Editor, Writer'
Sun, Dec 24 1922 –
Wed, Jan 23 2019