Filmed along the Emeryville Mudflats near San Francisco, Junkopia captures a landscape of sculptural installations made from driftwood and discarded materials. Chris Marker, John Chapman, and Frank Simeone transform these ephemeral artworks—set against highways and the distant city—into a quiet meditation on art, decay, and the modern environment.
Junkopia (1981) is a documentary film directed by Frank Simeone, released on January 1, 1981 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Arielle Dombasle. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
Directed by Frank Simeone, written by Chris Marker.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 44 ratings.
A series of sculptures made from metal and wood located in the water and on land and accompanied by an eerily faint and chanting soundtrack with some natural audio effects to simulate some of the noises that might be associated with the creations. Some, like birds, people wheels and aeroplanes are more recognisable. others more abstract as if abandoned or incomplete. Yards away from this silent theme park the…
Reviewed on January 15, 2025
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Junkopia (1981) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Junkopia (1981) includes Arielle Dombasle. The film was directed by Frank Simeone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Junkopia was released on January 1, 1981 and runs for 6m.
Junkopia (1981) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
