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Sleepless Nights Stories (2011)

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Unable to sleep, Jonas Mekas drifts through New York nights, moving between apartments, studios, galleries, bars, and clubs. Along the way he encounters friends and fellow artists—including Ken and Flo Jacobs and Yoko Ono—capturing an intimate mosaic of nocturnal encounters, reflections, and moments of community.

Release Date
December 15, 2011
Runtime
1h 54m
Rating
5.3/10 (7 votes)

Director: Jonas Mekas

Cast: Raimund Abraham, Marina Abramović, Björk, Thomas Boujut, Louise Bourgeois, Simon Bryant, Pip Chodorov, Louis Garrel

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Budget
$0M
Full Cast (26 people)

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Sleepless Nights Stories

Sleepless Nights Stories

5.3
114 min

Unable to sleep, Jonas Mekas drifts through New York nights, moving between apartments, studios, galleries, bars, and clubs. Along the way he encounters friends and fellow artists—including Ken and Flo Jacobs and Yoko Ono—capturing an intimate mosaic of nocturnal encounters, reflections, and moments of community.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$50,000
Release Date12/15/2011
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Raimund Abraham

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Marina Abramović

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Björk

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Thomas Boujut

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Louise Bourgeois

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Simon Bryant

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Pip Chodorov

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Louis Garrel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sleepless Nights Stories about?

Unable to sleep, Jonas Mekas drifts through New York nights, moving between apartments, studios, galleries, bars, and clubs. Along the way he encounters friends and fellow artists—including Ken and Fl…

How long is Sleepless Nights Stories?

1h 54m

When was Sleepless Nights Stories released?

December 15, 2011

Who directed Sleepless Nights Stories?

Jonas Mekas

Who stars in Sleepless Nights Stories?

Raimund Abraham, Marina Abramović, Björk

What genre is Sleepless Nights Stories?

Documentary