Skyscraper(1965)

Skyscraper is a short film directed by Adolfas Mekas that parodies Italian art cinema of its era. Created specifically for a scene in the Broadway musical of the same name, the film was designed to complement the stage production starring Julie Harris and Peter Marshall. The musical itself features a book by Peter Stone, music by Jimmy Van Heusen, and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. Mekas's playful takedown of pretentious European filmmaking offers a witty interlude within the theatrical context, blending cinematic satire with Broadway spectacle. The short captures the absurdist humor of mid-century avant-garde parody, making it a curious artifact of both stage and film history.