Invocation: Maya Deren Poster

Invocation: Maya Deren

50.00% | April 24, 1986 | Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Jo Ann Kaplan
Director
Jo Ann Kaplan
Writer
Adam Rodgers
Cinematography
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Cast

Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Narrator
Maya Deren
Maya Deren
Herself (archive footage)
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas
Himself

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