IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN is an insightful documentary that celebrates the life of avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren, a passionate, strong-willed individual who continues to inspire and influence women, artists, and filmmakers all over the world. A former dancer and poet who found her true calling when she picked up a movie camera, Deren proceeded to make a series of groundbreaking avant-garde films that are extolled to this day. Director Martina Kudlacek presents clips from Deren's most famous works--including AT LAND, RITUAL IN A TRANSFIGURED TIME, MESHES OF THE AFTERNOON, and THE VERY EYE OF NIGHT--as well as unreleased footage from her countless trips to Haiti (which inspired Deren's book DIVINE HORSEMEN: VOODOO GODS OF HAITI), to show her truly distinct vision. Interviews with important figures, such as filmmakers Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas and dance pioneer Katherine Dunham, provide even greater insight into Deren's life and work. Featuring a memorable score by experimental composer John Zorn, IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN is a must-see for aspiring artists and enthusiasts.

Theatrical Release: January 24, 2003 (NY)

DVD Features:

Region [unknown]
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Featurettes - 1. WITCH'S CRADLE (1943) - Unfinished Film w/Marcel Duchamp
2. ENSEMBLE FOR SOMNAMBULISTS (1951)
3. WAITING FOR MAYA (2000) - Tribute By Stan Brakhage
Text/Photo Gallery:
Filmography - 1. Maya Deren

Martina Kudlacek: Director, IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN (2003)

Johannes Rosenberger: Producer, IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN (2003)

Martina Kudlacek: Director, IN THE MIRROR OF MAYA DEREN (2003)

John Zorn: Experimental/Jazz Musician, Composer, INVITATION TO A SUICID

"...Ms. Kudlacek's film is refreshingly free of postmodernist theorizing....The film presents an artist with a rich body of work, one who still fascinates and continues to cast a wide influence..."