Jem Cohen
Directing
Biography
Born in Afghanistan, Jem Cohen is an American experimental filmmaker and photographer, especially known for his observational portraits of urban landscapes, blending of media formats, and collaborations with musicians. Cohen has worked extensively with musicians including Patti Smith, Fugazi, Terry Riley, R.E.M., Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Xylouris White, DJ Rupture, the Ex, Elliott Smith, Vic Chesnutt, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Matana Roberts, Jessica Moss, Jonathan Richman, T.Griffin/Catherine McRae, White Magic, and the Orpheus Orchestra with Gil Shaham, and has collaborated with writers Luc Sante and Sam Stephenson, and graphic artist Ben Katchor.
Filmography 60
Movies (60)
Little, Big, and Far2026Directing
Robert and June (and All the Time in the World)2025Directing- Robert and June (Cape Breton and NYC)2024Directing
- June Leaf2024Directing
- Or Nothing (The Double)2022Directing
Ballad of Philip Guston2022Directing
Makeshift (for Mekas)2019Directing
Vox Populi2018Directing
NYC Weights and Measures2018Directing
This Climate2018Directing
Birth of a Nation2017Directing
World Without End (No Reported Incidents)2016Directing
On Essex Road2016Directing- Peter Hutton2016Directing
Bury Me Not2016Directing
Counting2015Directing- We Have an Anchor2015Directing
The Film That Buys the Cinema2014Directing
Helianthus Corner Blues2013Directing
Museum Hours2012Directing
20 Little Films2012Directing
Gravity Hill Newsreels: Occupy Wall Street2011Directing
Real Birds2011Directing- Anne Truitt, Working2010Directing
Crossing Paths with Luce Vigo2010Directing- Chinatown Film Project2009Directing
Long for the City (Patti Smith in New York)2009Directing- Le bled (Buildings in a Field)2009Directing
Night Scene New York2009Directing
The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin2008Directing