Jem Cohen

Skuespiller, Instruktør, Filmklipper, Producer, Forfatter, Komponist

1. januar 1962 (64 år)
Born in Afghanistan, Jem Cohen is an American experimental filmmaker and photographer, especially known for his observational portraits of urban landscapes, blending of media formats, and collaborations with musicians.

Cohen has worked extensively with musicians including Patti Smith, Fugazi, Terry Riley, R.E.M., Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Xylouris White, DJ Rupture, the Ex, Elliott Smith, Vic Chesnutt, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Matana Roberts, Jessica Moss, Jonathan Richman, T.Griffin/Catherine McRae, White Magic, and the Orpheus Orchestra with Gil Shaham, and has collaborated with writers Luc Sante and Sam Stephenson, and graphic artist Ben Katchor.

Kendt for

  • Museum Hours
    Museum Hours2012
  • Instrument
    Instrument1999
  • Chain
    Chain2004
  • Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
    Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait1997
  • Benjamin Smoke
    Benjamin Smoke2000
  • Counting
    Counting2015
  • Lost Book Found
    Lost Book Found1996
  • This Is a History of New York
    This Is a History of New York1987
  • Little, Big, and Far
    Little, Big, and Far30. apr. 2026
  • Buried in Light
    Buried in Light1994
  • Anne Truitt, Working
    Anne Truitt, Working2010
  • NYC Weights & Measures
    NYC Weights & Measures2018
  • Blessed Are the Dreams of Men
    Blessed Are the Dreams of Men2006
  • Evening's Civil Twilight in Empires of Tin
    Evening's Civil Twilight in Empires of Tin2008
  • Just Hold Still
    Just Hold Still1989
  • The Best of R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003
    The Best of R.E.M.: In View 1988-20032003
  • Long for the City (Patti Smith in New York)
    Long for the City (Patti Smith in New York)2009
  • Makeshift (For Mekas)
    Makeshift (For Mekas)2019

Filmografi

2017
Columbus · as Staff