
Galaxie
Documentary
Overview
In March and April of 1966, Markopoulos created this filmic portrait of writers and artists from his New York circle, including Parker Tyler, W. H. Auden, Jasper Johns, Susan Sontag, Storm De Hirsch, Jonas Mekas, Allen Ginsberg, and George and Mike Kuchar, most observed in their homes or studios. Filmed in vibrant color, Galaxie pulses with life. It is a masterpiece of in-camera composition and editing, and stands as a vibrant response to Andy Warhol's contemporary Screen Tests. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2001.
Top Cast


Parker Tyler
Parker Tyler
Self
Parker Tyler
Self


Storm De Hirsch
Storm De Hirsch
Self
Storm De Hirsch
Self


Amy Taubin
Amy Taubin
Self
Amy Taubin
Self


George Kuchar
George Kuchar
Self
George Kuchar
Self


Mike Kuchar
Mike Kuchar
Self
Mike Kuchar
Self
Charles Boultenhouse
Charles Boultenhouse
Self
Charles Boultenhouse
Self


Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas
Self
Jonas Mekas
Self
Jasper Johns
Jasper Johns
Self
Jasper Johns
Self


W.H. Auden
W.H. Auden
Self
W.H. Auden
Self


Jerome Hill
Jerome Hill
Self
Jerome Hill
Self
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