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In the Mirror of Maya Deren

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In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2003)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:17

Rotten:1

Average Rating:8/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Jan 24, 2003 Limited

Synopsis: 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... 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. [More]

Starring: Miriam Arsham, Stan Brakhage, Chao Li Chi, Rita Christiani

Starring: Miriam Arsham, Stan Brakhage, Chao Li Chi, Rita Christiani, Jean-Leon Destine, Katherine Dunham, Graeme Ferguson, Alexander Hammid, Judith Malina, Jonas Mekas, Andre Pierre, Amos Vogel, Teiji Ito

Director: Martina Kudlacek

Director: Martina Kudlacek
Screenwriter: Martina Kudlacek
Producer: Johannes Rosenberger
Composer: John Zorn
Studio: Zeitgeist Films

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01/17/04
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It does such a terrific job of showing us what Deren was like that it makes even the notion of a biopic about her seem unnecessary, if not ridiculous.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
11/01/03
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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Martina Kudlacek's engrossing film study does a service to the film world by reminding everyone that there are filmmakers who make films as art.

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10/07/03
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Better late than never, In the Mirror of Maya Deren reminds us of what a treasure Deren was and gives us just enough of a taste to make us want more.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
05/23/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Not only celebrates Deren's cinematic legacy but also reveals a gifted talent whose explosive temperament was at odds with the lyrical, dreamlike imagery she put on screen.

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05/16/03
Edward Guthmann
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle
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Intimidated by the words 'avant-garde film'? Then hand yourself over, without reservation, to the skills of documentarian Martina Kudlacek and her astonishingly accessible primer, In the Mirror of Maya Deren.

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02/14/03
Janice Page
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02/07/03
Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
PopMatters

An absolute must for those who think themselves students of film and for the serious documentary buff.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
02/05/03
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

A long overdue documentary portrait of one of our most important avant-garde filmmakers.

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02/05/03
Frank Scheck
Frank Scheck
Hollywood Reporter
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should be required viewing for any student of film

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01/26/03
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
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It's the included portions of Deren's films that are the best part of In the Mirror of Maya Deren.

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01/24/03
Jordan Reed
Jordan Reed
Boxoffice Magazine

A smart and moving documentary.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
01/24/03
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor

It should please her admirers and, 40 years after her death, win her new ones.

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
01/24/03
V.A. Musetto
V.A. Musetto
New York Post
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Kudlacek's film includes interviews with a fascinating cross-section of Deren's contemporaries, as well as generous excerpts from her films.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
01/23/03
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Refreshingly free of postmodernist theorizing and gender-study cant.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
01/23/03
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
New York Times
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A well-wrought introduction not just to Deren but an under-leveraged chunk of the art world.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
01/21/03
J. Hoberman
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