Jon Jost
Jon Jost is an American independent filmmaker and director whose uncompromising, self-taught approach has produced over four decades of distinctive cinematic work.
What do we know about Jon Jost?
Here are the key biographical details about Jon Jost:
- Name: Jon Jost
- Date of Birth: May 16, 1943
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Director
- Crew Jobs: Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer
Who is Jon Jost?
Jon Stephen Jost (born 16 May 1943 in Chicago) is an American independent filmmaker.
Born in Chicago to a military family, he grew up in Georgia, Kansas, Japan, Italy, Germany and Virginia. He began making films in January 1963 after being expelled from college. In 1965 he was imprisoned by US authorities for 2 years 3 months for refusal to cooperate with the Selective Service system. Self-taught as a filmmaker, he made his first full-length film in 1974, and has since that time focused on a wide range of American issues in his films, at present having made 40 long-form films. Jost's work has shown since 1976 in major film festivals around the world.
What is Jon Jost known for?
Jon Jost is an American independent director whose notable works include:
- The Living End (1992, Movie)
- All the Vermeers in New York (1992, Movie)
- Last Chants for a Slow Dance (1977, Movie)
- Canyon (1970, Movie)
- Mod Fuck Explosion (1994, Movie)
- The Bed You Sleep In (1993, Movie)
- Frameup (1993, Movie)
- Nightshift (1981, Movie)
- Angel City (1976, Movie)
- Rembrandt Laughing (1989, Movie)
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