Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania
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Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania is a 1971–72 documentary film by Jonas Mekas
. It revolves around Mekas' trip back to Semeniškiai, the village of his birth. The film was named to the National Film Registry
by the Librarian of Congress in 2006, for its "cultural, aesthetic, or historical significance".
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas is a Lithuanian-born American filmmaker, writer, and curator who has often been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema." His work has been exhibited in museums and festivals across Europe and America.-Biography:...
. It revolves around Mekas' trip back to Semeniškiai, the village of his birth. The film was named to the National Film Registry
National Film Registry
The National Film Registry is the United States National Film Preservation Board's selection of films for preservation in the Library of Congress. The Board, established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1988, was reauthorized by acts of Congress in 1992, 1996, 2005, and again in October 2008...
by the Librarian of Congress in 2006, for its "cultural, aesthetic, or historical significance".