Galaxie (1966)

10.0/10 82 min Documentary

Overview

In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H. Auden, Jasper Johns, Susan Sontag, Storm De Hirsch, Jonas Mekas, Allen Ginsberg, and George and Mike Kuchar, most observed in their homes or studios. Filmed in vibrant color, Galaxie pulses with life. It is a masterpiece of in-camera composition and editing, and stands as a vibrant response to Andy Warhol's contemporary Screen Tests. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2001.

Cast

Parker Tyler

Self

Storm De Hirsch

Self

Amy Taubin

Self

George Kuchar

Self

Mike Kuchar

Self

Jonas Mekas

Self

W.H. Auden

Self

Jerome Hill

Self

Allen Ginsberg

Self

Shirley Clarke

Self

Maurice Sendak

Self

Susan Sontag

Self

Tom Chomont

Self

Gian Carlo Menotti

Self

Ed Emshwiller

Self

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