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Invocation: Maya Deren (1986)

1986-04-24 · 53m · EN
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Maya Deren is a legend of avant-garde cinema. This authoritative biography of the charismatic filmmaker, poet and anthropologist features excerpts from her pioneering Meshes of the Afternoon and her unfinished documentary on Haiti, interviews with Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas, and recordings of her lectures. Narrated by actress Helen Mirren, this definitive documentary offers startling insights into one of the most intriguing, accomplished figures in cinema history.

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Helen MirrenHelen MirrenNarratorMaya DerenMaya DerenHerself (archive footage)Jana SheldenJana SheldenReaderJonas MekasJonas MekasHimselfTeiji ItoTeiji ItoHimself (archive footage)Hella HeymanHella HeymanHerself (as Hella Hammid)Stan BrakhageStan BrakhageHimselfAlexander HammidAlexander HammidHimself (as Sasha Hammid)Amos VogelAmos VogelHimselfMarcia VogelMarcia VogelHerselfJoseph CampbellJoseph CampbellHimself

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Maya Deren is a legend of avant-garde cinema. This authoritative biography of the charismatic filmmaker, poet and anthropologist features excerpts from her pioneering Meshes of the Afternoon and her unfinished documentary on Haiti, interviews with Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas, and recordings of her lectures. Narrated by actress Helen Mirren, this definitive documentary offers startling insights into one of the most intriguing, accomplished figures in cinema history.

How long is Invocation: Maya Deren?

Invocation: Maya Deren has a runtime of 53 minutes.