Cinematic Correspondences: Jonas Mekas - J.L. Guerin

LETTER To JONAS MEKAS no. 1

Paris, November 8th, 2009

Dear Jonas,

I'm musing over your letter in a railway station bar

The restaurant-bar at the Gare de Lyon.

I've ordered a glass of wine,

and I drink it to your health.

Now I will attempt to capture some interesting reflections

in the revolving door before me.

It turns, like a series of small, random films.

You know: the wind blows wherever it pleases.

I'm herein Paris today

as a guest of the Centre Pompidou, to present a film.

I present it and go for a walk during the screening,

then return for the debate.

Do you know, Jonas? Acouple of years ago,

I put myself to the test by deciding to accept

absolutely every invitation to festivals and events.

The result of this experiment has been a long journey