6.3Invocation: Maya Deren · 1986
Invocation: Maya Deren (1986) is a Documentary film directed by Jo Ann Kaplan, starring Helen Mirren, Maya Deren, Jana Shelden.
Documentary
6.3Overview
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.
Cast
Helen Mirren, Maya Deren, Jana Shelden, Jonas Mekas, Stan Brakhage, Alexander Hammid, Amos Vogel, Hella Hammid
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What is "Invocation: Maya Deren" about?
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.
When was "Invocation: Maya Deren" released?
Invocation: Maya Deren was released in 1986.
Who stars in "Invocation: Maya Deren"?
The cast includes Helen Mirren, Maya Deren, Jana Shelden, Jonas Mekas.
