Biography
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.
Filmography
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Or Nothing (The Double) (2022)
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Ballad of Philip Guston (2022)
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Makeshift (for Mekas) (2019)
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NYC Weights and Measures (2018)
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This Climate (2018)
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Birth of a Nation (2017)
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World Without End (No Reported Incidents) (2016)
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On Essex Road (2016)
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Bury Me Not (2016)
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Peter Hutton (2016)
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Counting (2015)
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The Film That Buys the Cinema (2014)
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Helianthus Corner Blues (2013)
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Museum Hours (2012)
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20 Little Films (2012)
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Gravity Hill Newsreels: Occupy Wall Street (2011)
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Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then (2010)
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Anne Truitt, Working (2010)
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Crossing Paths with Luce Vigo (2010)
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Chinatown Film Project (2009)
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Long for the City (Patti Smith in New York) (2009)
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Le bled (Buildings in a Field) (2009)
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Night Scene New York (2009)
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Evening's Civil Twilight in Empires of Tin (2008)
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Half The Battle (2008)
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A Tale of Two Cities (2007)
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free (2007)
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Spirit (Smells Like Teen Spirit) (2007)
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Blessed Are the Dreams of Men (2006)
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Building a Broken Mousetrap (2006)
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Looking for a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration (2005)
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Chain (2004)
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R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) (2003)
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The Foxx and Little Vic (2002)
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Sonic Cinema: Sparklehorse (2001)
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Benjamin Smoke (2000)
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Little Flags (2000)
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Instrument (1999)
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Blood Orange Sky (1999)
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Amber City (1999)
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Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait (1997)
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Museum (1997)
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R.E.M.: Road Movie (1996)
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Lost Book Found (1996)
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R.E.M.: Parallel (1995)
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Nightswimming (1995)
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Buried in Light (1994)
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Black Hole Radio (1992)
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REM: This Film Is On (1991)
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Drink Deep (1991)
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R.E.M.: Pop Screen (1990)
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Just Hold Still (1989)
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Light Years (1989)
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Glueman (1989)
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4:44 (from her house home) (1989)
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Assistant Property Master
Matewan (1987)
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This Is a History of New York (1987)
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At Close Range (1986)
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Sketches for Late City Final
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1962-01-01 (62 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship
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