Jem Cohen
Filmography

Jem Cohen

DirectorBorn Jan 1, 1962Kabul, Afghanistan46 titles

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.

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At Close Range
At Close Range
1986 · 6.8
Assistant Property Master
Matewan
Matewan
1987 · 7.4
Assistant Property Master
Instrument
Instrument
1999 · 6.9
Director, Director of Photography
Museum Hours
Museum Hours
2012 · 6.7
Director, Director of Photography
20 Little Films
20 Little Films
2012 · 6.0
Director
Little, Big, and Far
Little, Big, and Far
2026 · 8.0
Director, Writer
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
2003 · 5.0
Director
The Film That Buys the Cinema
The Film That Buys the Cinema
2014
Director
Drink Deep
Drink Deep
1991 · 6.8
Director
Glueman
Glueman
1989 · 2.0
Director