John Giorno
John Giorno was an American poet and performance artist. He founded the not-for-profit production company Giorno Poetry Systems and organized a number of early multimedia poetry experiments and events, including Dial-A-Poem. He became prominent as the subject of Andy Warhol's film Sleep.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.806 |
| Birthday | 1936-12-04 |
| Place of Birth | New York, New York |
| Also Known As |
Nine Poems in Basilicata
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Poetry film, 2007, 55′, colours and b/n, DVCam-Super 8
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Nine Poems in Basilicata
1984
The Final Academy Documents
8/1
Documentation of the showcase titled 'The Final Academy', filmed on October 4, 1982 in The Haçienda, Manchester. Video 1 features the movies "Towers O...
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The Final Academy Documents
2013
Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
5/3
The American composer and author Paul Bowles was a man with a great deal of charisma and influence. When he moved to Tangier, Morocco, in 1949, half t...
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Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
1964
Sleep
3.3/20
Footage of John Giorno sleeping for five hours.
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Sleep
1973
Carrefour de la chaussée d'Antin
10/1
Film by Françoise Janicot & Bernard Heidsieck.
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Carrefour de la chaussée d'Antin
1991
IDn4
0/0
I am so endlessly alone. Whats my illusions, whats my odds, and illusions have to be killed, I don't have more time to destroy. Is my loneliness real...
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IDn4
1964
Screen Test: John Giorno
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John Giorno’s screen test by Andy Warhol.
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Screen Test: John Giorno
1984
Burroughs: The Movie
7.2/24
An exploration of Burroughs’ life story, as told by Burroughs himself along with many of his contemporaries, including Allen Ginsberg, Brion Gysin, Fr...
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Burroughs: The Movie
1982
Poetry in Motion
7/1
More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poe...
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Poetry in Motion
1966
Screen Test #3
8/1
One of Andy Warhol's screen tests, focusing on an actor's face for 4-5 mins.
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Screen Test #3
2007
Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
0/0
A portrait of the American Beat Generation writer William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) based on never-before-seen footage from his visit to Denmark in Oct...
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Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs On the Road
1963
John Washing
6/1
Poet and artist John Giorno washes dishes in the buff.
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John Washing
1987
Andy Warhol
5.7/3
The first major profile of the American Pop Art cult leader after his death in 1987 covers the whole of his life and work through interviews, clips fr...
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Andy Warhol
2015
A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
5/1
Stephen Smith sets out to discover the real Andy Warhol - in the hour-by-hour detail of his daily life.
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A Day in the Life of Andy Warhol
1989
Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
5/1
Maria Beatty's documentary exploring the insights and influences of the American Beat Poets. The film conveys their consciousness and sensibility thro...
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Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets
1965
Andy Warhol Screen Tests
8/3
The films were made between 1964 and 1966 at Warhol's Factory studio in New York City. Subjects were captured in stark relief by a strong key light, a...
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Andy Warhol Screen Tests
2010
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
7.3/35
A thoughtful portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring extensive i...
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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
1982
Poetry in Motion
7/1
More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of poe...
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Poetry in Motion
2017
Uncle Howard
6.5/11
When Howard Brookner lost his life to AIDS in 1989, the 35-year-old director had completed two feature documentaries and was in post-production on his...
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Uncle Howard
Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line
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A portrait of the American artist Ray Johnson (1927-1995), based on a personal interpretation of Johnson’s avant-garde strategies, using the telephone...
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Connections: Ray Johnson On-Line
2007
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
5.2/9
Crump directed the feature-length documentary film Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe, which premiered in North Amer...
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Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe
Just Say NO to Family Values
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A poetry film with John Giorno directed by Antonello Faretta.
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