Lost Book Found
Originally released in 1996. Lost Book Found is a documentary film. directed by Jem Cohen. At just 37 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The result of over five years of Super-8 and 16mm filming on New York City streets, Lost Book Found melds documentary and narrative into a complex meditation on city life. The piece revolves around a mysterious notebook filled with obsessive listings of places, objects, and incidents. These listings serve as the key to a hidden city: a city of unconsidered geographies and layered artifacts—the relics of low-level capitalism and the debris of countless forgotten narratives. The project stems from the filmmaker's first job in New York—working as a pushcart vendor on Canal Street. As usual, Cohen shot in hundreds of locations using unobtrusive equipment and generally without any crew. Influenced by the work of Walter Benjamin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 37m
37 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost Book Found about?
The result of over five years of Super-8 and 16mm filming on New York City streets, Lost Book Found melds documentary and narrative into a complex meditation on city life. The piece revolves around...
Who directed Lost Book Found?
Lost Book Found was directed by Jem Cohen.
How long is Lost Book Found?
Lost Book Found has a runtime of 0 hours and 37 minutes (37 minutes total).
When was Lost Book Found released?
Lost Book Found was released on June 11, 1996 in theaters.