WTC Haikus

14m
Documentary
7.9

A lyrical diary film composed of fleeting images of the World Trade Center, filmed over decades as the towers appeared in Jonas Mekas’s everyday life—from street scenes and rooftop gatherings to family outings by the waterfront. Together, these fragments form a poetic memorial of presence and absence.

Cast

Crew

Jonas Mekas
Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer
Auguste Varkalis
Original Music Composer

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