Lost, Lost, Lost is an autobiographical film directed by Jonas Mekas, chronicling his life in exile from his home country of Lithuania. The film covers the period from 1949 to 1963, during which Mekas arrived in New York and established himself as a filmmaker, poet, and activist.
The film is structured in the form of a diary, with Mekas narrating his experiences and reflections in a stream-of-consciousness style. He documents his struggles to adapt to life in a new country and to establish himself as an artist and intellectual.
Lost, Lost, Lost captures a vivid portrait of the bohemian artistic community in New York during the 1950s and '60s. Mekas takes the viewer on a journey through the cafes, galleries, and streets of the city, documenting his encounters with fellow artists, poets, and intellectuals.
Throughout the film, Mekas provides a commentary on the cultural and political landscape of the time, discussing his activism against the Vietnam War and his belief in the power of art to effect social change.
Lost, Lost, Lost is a deeply personal and introspective film, reflecting Mekas' own experiences of displacement and cultural alienation. At the same time, it offers a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of creativity and self-expression in times of adversity.
