Meditation on Violence
Synopsis
Chao-Li Chi shadow boxes indoors and practices with a sword outdoors. Theoretically, the film describes in a single continuous movement three degrees of traditional Chinese boxing, Wu-tang, Shao-lin, and Shao-lin with a sword. A long sequence of the ballet-like, sinuous Wu-tang becomes the more erratic Shao-lin; in the middle, there is an abrupt change to leaping sword movements, in the center of which, at the apogee of the leap, there is a long held freeze-frame.
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Meditation on Violence - Maya Deren
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-09
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April 24, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maya Deren
- Screenplay & Story
- Chao Li Chi, Maya Deren
- Original Score
- Teiji Ito
- Original Title
- Meditation on Violence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maya Deren
Chao Li Chi, Maya Deren
Teiji Ito
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Maya Deren
Director
Chao Li Chi
Writer
Maya Deren
Writer
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What is Meditation on Violence about?
Chao-Li Chi shadow boxes indoors and practices with a sword outdoors. Theoretically, the film describes in a single continuous movement three degrees of traditional Chinese boxing, Wu-tang, Shao-lin, and Shao-lin with a sword. A long sequence of the ballet-like, sinuous Wu-tang becomes the more erratic Shao-lin; in the middle, there is an abrupt change to leaping sword movements, in the center of which, at the apogee of the leap, there is a long held freeze-frame.
Who directed Meditation on Violence?
Meditation on Violence was directed by Maya Deren.
Who stars in Meditation on Violence?
The principal cast of Meditation on Violence includes Chao Li Chi.
When was Meditation on Violence released and how long is it?
Meditation on Violence was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Meditation on Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meditation on Violence was composed by Teiji Ito.