Maya Deren’s Meshes in the Afternoon (1943) was an interesting film to watch. The story is about a woman who finds herself entangled in an endless cycle of reoccurring events from different perspectives. . A silent film, the story is told through the actions of Deren .
Maya Deren looks to have allowed open interpretation for the film. One of which is that this was a woman who is unknowingly following death to her final destination. In pursuit of the mysterious figure, she comes across clues that point to the one violent event that cause her ultimate demise.
This film shows, in my opinion, the ingenuity that Deren had in making this film an entrancing surrealist journey. The simplicity of the camera work and practical effects at the time proved extremely effective in making the atmosphere eerie and intense throughout. It is truly inspiring and should be looked at by all future film makers.
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