Lost, Lost, Lost

In "Lost, Lost, Lost," Jonas Mekas crafts a raw and intimate portrait of his formative years in exile, weaving together fragments of his own personal narrative into a powerful exploration of displacement and artistic discovery. Shot between 1949 and 1963, this groundbreaking diary film captures the frenetic energy of Mekas's early years in New York City as he navigates the complexities of immigrant life. Featuring candid footage of Mekas with key figures from the city's avant-garde art scene, including Peter Beard, Ed Emshwiller, Ken Jacobs, Adolfas Mekas, and himself, "Lost, Lost, Lost" offers a poignant glimpse into one man's quest to build a new identity in a foreign land.