In his New York City landscape, Cohen finds inspiration in disturbance. Looking to life for rhythm and to architecture for state of mind, he locates simple mysteries. Just Hold Still is comprised of an interconnected series of short works and collaborations that explore the gray area between documentary, narrative, and experimental genres.
Cinematography
16mm grain that makes NYC feel like a memory
Editing
Collage structure that shouldn't work but absolutely does
Director
Jem Cohen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jem Cohen basically invented the 'city symphony' for the post-punk generation, influencing everyone from Jim Jarmusch to the entire genre of slow cinema.
The Fugazi/Guy Picciotto collaboration segments were shot during early tours, capturing the DC hardcore scene's collision with NYC's art underground.
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