As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)

Directors

Jonas Mekas

Cast

Jonas Mekas, Hollis Frampton, Stan Brakhage

The story

Compiled from Mekas' home movies, the film is an attempt by the director to re-construct his life through various home movies filmed over a period of about 30 years. Events shown in the film are things such as birthdays and picnics, as well as more landmark personal events such as the first steps of his children. Throughout the film, Mekas offers his own commentary and insight on what the viewer is seeing.

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