Galaxie

Galaxie

82 mins | Documentary | Sept. 3, 1966

In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H. Auden, Jasper Johns, Susan Sontag, Storm De Hirsch, Jonas Mekas, Allen Ginsberg, and George and Mike Kuchar, most observed in their homes or studios. Filmed in vibrant color, Galaxie pulses with life. It is a masterpiece of in-camera composition and editing, and stands as a vibrant response to Andy Warhol's contemporary Screen Tests.

Galaxie

82 mins | Documentary | Sept. 3, 1966

Galaxie
In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H. Auden, Jasper Johns, Susan Sontag, Storm De Hirsch, Jonas Mekas, Allen Ginsberg, and George and Mike Kuchar, most observed in their homes or studios. Filmed in vibrant color, Galaxie pulses with life. It is a masterpiece of in-camera composition and editing, and stands as a vibrant response to Andy Warhol's contemporary Screen Tests.
Producers
Original title Galaxie
Directors Gregory J. Markopoulos
Writers

Cast

Parker Tyler

as Himself

Storm De Hirsch

as Herself

Amy Taubin

as Herself

George Kuchar

as Himself

Mike Kuchar

as Himself

Jonas Mekas

as Himself

Jasper Johns

as Himself

W.H. Auden

as Himself

Jerome Hill

as Himself

Allen Ginsberg

as Himself

Peter Orlovsky

as Himself

Gregory Battcock

as Himself

Shirley Clarke

as Herself

Jan Cremer

as Himself

Maurice Sendak

as Himself

Susan Sontag

as Herself

Tom Chomont

as Himself

Gian Carlo Menotti

as Himself

Ed Emshwiller

as Himself