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
all 66
Movies 66
Director 59
self 1
Producer 1
Director

Little, Big, and Far (2024)
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Director

June Leaf (2024)
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Director

This Climate (2018)
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Director

Birth of a Nation (2017)
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Director

Peter Hutton (2016)
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Director

On Essex Road (2016)
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Bury Me Not (2016)
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Counting (2015)
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We Have an Anchor (2015)
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Director

Museum Hours (2012)
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Director

20 Little Films (2012)
Movie
Cinematographer

Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then (2010)
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Director

Anne Truitt, Working (2010)
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Director

Night Scene New York (2009)
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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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Chain (2004)
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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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Director / Camera Operator / Editor / Producer

Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait (1997)
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Museum (1997)
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Cinematographer

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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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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Narrator / Director

4:44 (from her house home) (1989)
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Director

Glueman (1989)
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Director

Light Years (1989)
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Assistant Property Master

Matewan (1987)
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Assistant Property Master

At Close Range (1986)
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1962-01-01 (63 years old)
Birth PlaceKabul, Afghanistan
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship
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