Jem Cohen
Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1962 (age 64) · Kabul, Afghanistan
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.
Known for
At Close Range
April 18, 1986
Matewan
August 28, 1987
Museum Hours
August 8, 2012
Instrument
March 1, 1999
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
July 8, 1997
Chain
August 22, 2004
Benjamin Smoke
September 13, 2000
Lost Book Found
June 11, 1996
Counting
July 31, 2015
Amber City
January 1, 1999
Drink Deep
September 19, 1991
Just Hold Still
March 21, 1989
Behind the camera62
- 2026Little, Big, and Far Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Sound
- 2025Robert and June (and All the Time in the World) Director
- 2024Robert and June (Cape Breton and NYC) Director
- 2024June Leaf Director
- 2022Or Nothing (The Double) Director
- 2022Ballad of Philip Guston Director
- 2019Makeshift (for Mekas) Cinematography, Editor, Director
- 2018Vox Populi Director
- 2018NYC Weights and Measures Director
- 2018