Witch's Cradle
Synopsis
The surrealist film shows repetitive imagery involving a string fashioned in a bizarre, almost spiderweb-like pattern over the hands of several individuals, most notably an unnamed young woman and an elderly gentleman. The film also shows a shadowy darkness and people filmed at odd angles, an exposed human heart, and other occult symbols and ritualistic imagery which evokes an unsettling and dream-like aura. Considered an unfinished film.
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Witch's cradle (Maya Deren , M. Duchamp - 1943)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-02-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FIRST International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maya Deren
- Original Title
- Witch's Cradle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maya Deren
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Maya Deren
Director
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Psychosexual dramas, nihilistic fever dreams & surrealism with a touch of humour [Imported]
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What is Witch's Cradle about?
The surrealist film shows repetitive imagery involving a string fashioned in a bizarre, almost spiderweb-like pattern over the hands of several individuals, most notably an unnamed young woman and an elderly gentleman. The film also shows a shadowy darkness and people filmed at odd angles, an exposed human heart, and other occult symbols and ritualistic imagery which evokes an unsettling and dream-like aura. Considered an unfinished film.
Who directed Witch's Cradle?
Witch's Cradle was directed by Maya Deren.
Who stars in Witch's Cradle?
The principal cast of Witch's Cradle includes Pajorita Matta, Marcel Duchamp.
When was Witch's Cradle released and how long is it?
Witch's Cradle was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 12m.