Filmmakers (1969)
Overview
Iimura creates a short self-portrait as well as brief portraits of five of his peers: Brakhage, Vanderbeek, Smith, Mekas and Warhol. In each portrait, Iimura attempts to copy the styles and traits of each artist (Vanderbeek's constantly moving camera; Mekas' experiments with film speed; Warhol's use of flashes of white against a black background), while briefly commenting on the images being shown. The film serves effectively as an introduction to the film styles of these artists.
Cast
Stan Brakhage
Himself
Stan VanDerBeek
Himself
Jack Smith
Himself
Jonas Mekas
Himself
Takahiko Iimura
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