In the Mirror of Maya Deren
Martina Kudlácek / AT, DE, CH, 2002 / 101 min.
Documentary on the adventurous life of legendary artist Maya Deren, a central figure in the American avant-garde. Following in the footsteps of this major female pioneer of the 20th century, the documentary makers visit the places and people from her life.
Maya Deren (Kyiv, 1917) was known mainly for her groundbreaking experimental films, but she was also extremely active in other cultural areas – including as a poet, dancer, ethnographer and practitioner of voodoo.
Maya Deren’s work can also be seen in the exhibition Underground in Eye.
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Director
Martina Kudlácek
Production year
2002
Country
AT, DE, CH
Original title
In the Mirror of Maya Deren
Length
101 min.
Language
English
Subtitles
NONE
Part of
Underground
This autumn, Eye Filmmuseum highlights the American avant-garde cinema of the 1960s. The exhibition and film programme feature both iconic and lesser-known works, showcasing the era's vibrant experimental spirit. Highlights include films by pivotal avant-garde figures such as Jonas Mekas, Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, as well as contributions from prominent visual artists like Bruce Conner, Yayoi Kusama, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol. This exploration of cinematic innovation is set against the backdrop of a changing society.
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