Invocation: Maya Deren
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Ann Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Ann Kaplan
- Original Title
- Invocation: Maya Deren
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Ann Kaplan
Jo Ann Kaplan
Susan Manning
Fiz Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Ann Kaplan
Director
Susan Manning
Editor
Jo Ann Kaplan
Writer
Fiz Oliver
Producer
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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.
Who directed Invocation: Maya Deren?
Invocation: Maya Deren was directed by Jo Ann Kaplan.
Who stars in Invocation: Maya Deren?
The principal cast of Invocation: Maya Deren includes Helen Mirren, Maya Deren, Jana Shelden, Jonas Mekas, Stan Brakhage.
When was Invocation: Maya Deren released and how long is it?
Invocation: Maya Deren was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 53m.