Jonas Mekas
Lithuanian filmmaker (1922–2019)
1922 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
Lithuanian filmmaker (1922–2019)
Born
December 24, 1922
Died
2019 (age ~97)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
poet, artist, screenwriter
LithuaniaBorn in BiržaiDied in Brooklyn
1922
Born in Biržai (1922-12-24)
1977
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1996
AwardLithuanian National Prize
1997
AwardDoctor Honoris Causa at the Vytautas Magnus University
2008
AwardAustrian Decoration for Science and Art
2011
Awardhonorary citizen of Biržai District Municipality
About
Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian-American filmmaker, poet, and artist who has been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema". Mekas's work has been exhibited in museums and at festivals worldwide. Mekas was active in New York City, where he co-founded Anthology Film Archives, The Film-Makers' Cooperative, and the journal Film Culture. He was also the first film critic for The Village Voice.
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Who is Jonas Mekas?+
Jonas Mekas was a Lithuanian-American filmmaker, poet, and artist who has been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema". Mekas's work has been exhibited in museums and at festivals worldwide. Mekas was active in New York City, where he co-founded Anthology Film Archives, The Film-Makers
What does the name Jonas mean?+
The name Jonas means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jonas Mekas born?+
Jonas Mekas was born on December 24, 1922.
When did Jonas Mekas die?+
Jonas Mekas died in 2019, at approximately 97 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.
The name Jonas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jonas — December 24, 1922
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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