I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances) (1976)
Jonas intercuts scenes of the Nova Scotia countryside with images of a studio set-up reminiscent of a di Chirico painting. The soundtrack includes both music and spoken excerpts from a journal Jonas kept while travelling in Nova Scotia. I Want to Live in the Country ultimately deals with observation and fantasy, living in the country, and the stifling aspects of the city and one's art.
Director: Joan Jonas
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1976
Cast
- Joan Jonas
- Ellen McElduff - Performer
Editing: John. J. Godfrey
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances) about?
- Jonas intercuts scenes of the Nova Scotia countryside with images of a studio set-up reminiscent of a di Chirico painting. The soundtrack includes both music and spoken excerpts from a journal Jonas kept while travelling in Nova Scotia. I Want to Live in the Country ultimately deals with observation and fantasy, living in the country, and the stifling aspects of the city and one's art.
- Who directed I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances)?
- I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances) was directed by Joan Jonas.
- Who stars in I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances)?
- I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances) stars Joan Jonas, Ellen McElduff.
- How long is I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances)?
- I Want to Live in the Country (And Other Romances) has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).