The Connection
Shirley Clarke / US, 1961 / 104 min.
In Shirley Clarke’s groundbreaking debut, a group of junkie jazz musicians wait for their next fix. With its restless camerawork, playful Beat dialogue and a cool jazz score by Freddie Redd, the film became a seldom-screened milestone in American independent film.
The Connection tells the story of a group of jazz musicians (including actual jazz celebrities such as Jackie McLean and Freddie Redd, who wrote the score) jammed together in a messy apartment waiting for their dealer while a young filmmaker tries to shoot a ‘truthful’ film about them.
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Director
Shirley Clarke
Production year
1961
Country
US
Original title
The Connection
Length
104 min.
Language
English
Subtitles
NONE
Format
DCP
Part of
Underground
This autumn, Eye Filmmuseum highlights the American avant-garde cinema of the 1960s. The exhibition and film programme feature both iconic and lesser-known works, showcasing the era's vibrant experimental spirit. Highlights include films by pivotal avant-garde figures such as Jonas Mekas, Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, as well as contributions from prominent visual artists like Bruce Conner, Yayoi Kusama, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol. This exploration of cinematic innovation is set against the backdrop of a changing society.
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