Maya Deren's Sink
Synopsis
Maya Deren's Sink, a 30 minute experimental film, is an evocative tribute to the mother of avantgarde American film. The film calls forth the spirit of one who was larger than life as recounted by those who knew her. Teiji Ito's family, Carolee Schneemann and Judith Malvina, float through the homes recalling in tiny bits and pieces words of Deren's architectural and personal interior space. Clips from Maya Deren's films are projected back into the spaces where they were originally filmed appearing on the floorboard, furniture, and in the bowl of her former sink. Fluid light projections of intimate space provide an elusive agency for a filmmaker most of us will never know as film with its imaginary nature evokes a former time and space.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Hammer
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Hammer
- Original Score
- Teiji Ito
- Original Title
- Maya Deren's Sink
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- New York State Council on the Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Hammer
Barbara Hammer
Teiji Ito
Erin Harper, Barbara Hammer
Barbara Hammer, Stephanie Testa
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Hammer
Writer
Barbara Hammer
Director
Barbara Hammer
Editor
Stephanie Testa
Editor
Erin Harper
Director of Photography
Barbara Hammer
Director of Photography
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What is Maya Deren's Sink about?
Maya Deren's Sink, a 30 minute experimental film, is an evocative tribute to the mother of avantgarde American film. The film calls forth the spirit of one who was larger than life as recounted by those who knew her. Teiji Ito's family, Carolee Schneemann and Judith Malvina, float through the homes recalling in tiny bits and pieces words of Deren's architectural and personal interior space. Clips from Maya Deren's films are projected back into the spaces where they were originally filmed appearing on the floorboard, furniture, and in the bowl of her former sink. Fluid light projections of intimate space provide an elusive agency for a filmmaker most of us will never know as film with its imaginary nature evokes a former time and space.
Who directed Maya Deren's Sink?
Maya Deren's Sink was directed by Barbara Hammer.
Who stars in Maya Deren's Sink?
The principal cast of Maya Deren's Sink includes Bekka Lindstrom, Carolee Schneemann, Tavia Ito, Gail Ryan, Maya Deren.
When was Maya Deren's Sink released and how long is it?
Maya Deren's Sink was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Maya Deren's Sink?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maya Deren's Sink was composed by Teiji Ito.