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Guns of the Trees
7.1Released

Guns of the Trees

Don’t take the poet’s anger for hysterics. When you hear a poet shouting, think about your own existence which is in danger.

19611h 25mDrama

Overview

Barbara, a young woman consumed by despair, contemplates suicide, while a man she meets in a church and a married couple struggle to persuade her that life is still worth living. Mekas’s film weaves this intimate drama into a larger reflection on alienation, politics, and the turbulence of early 1960s America.

Created By

Director
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas
Status
Released
Original Title
Guns of the Trees
Production Countries
United States of America

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