Actor

Jem Cohen

Directing

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Acting credits

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TMDB popularity

1.7

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Movies: 46Series: 0Crew credits: 46

TMDB ID: 74971

IMDb ID: nm0169486

Known for: Directing

Born: January 1, 1962

Age: 64

Place of birth: Kabul, Afghanistan

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1986 - 2024

Years active: 39

Average TMDB rating: 6.97

Wikidata: Q6177037

Other jobs

Director (42)Assistant Property Master (2)Cinematography (1)Sound Designer (1)

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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.