Travel Songs (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8.3

Released in 1981, Travel Songs is a documentary film directed by Jonas Mekas, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Drawn together from two decades of itinerant shooting in Europe, Travel Songs evokes Jonas Mekas' improvisatory approach to sightseeing, with Assisi, Moscow and Stockholm all filtered through his singularly animated lens. Five different ‘songs’ or segments: footage from Avila (Spain), Stockholm, Moscow, Assisi, Italy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Travel Songs sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Travel Songs page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Travel Songs (1981)?
- In US, Travel Songs is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Travel Songs worth watching?
- Travel Songs holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Travel Songs released?
- Travel Songs was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.
