Director
Jem Cohen
Born 1962 · Kabul, Afghanistan
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.
Directed
Museum Hours
Director · 2012
Instrument
Director · 1999
Black Hole Radio
Director · 1992
Half The Battle
Director · 2008
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
Director · 1997
Counting
Director · 2015
Chain
Director · 2004
Little Flags
Director · 2000
Blood Orange Sky
Director · 1999
free
Director · 2007
Lost Book Found
Director · 1996
Drink Deep
Director · 1991
Buried in Light
Director · 1994
Amber City
Director · 1999
R.E.M. - This Film Is On
Director · 1991
This Is a History of New York
Director · 1987
Just Hold Still
Director · 1989
Makeshift (for Mekas)
Director · 2019
