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Maya Deren

Maya Deren is known for Meshes of the Afternoon (1943), At Land (1944), A Study in Choreography for Camera (1945).

Biography

Maya Deren (April 29, 1917 – October 13, 1961), born Eleonora Derenkowska (Ukrainian: Елеоно́ра Деренко́вська), was one of the most important American experimental filmmakers and entrepreneurial promoters of the avant-garde in the 1940s and 1950s. Deren was also a choreographer, dancer, film theorist, poet, lecturer, writer and photographer.

Questions about Maya Deren

How many Maya Deren films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 14 films with Maya Deren, from 1943 to 2023.

What is the best rated Maya Deren film?

The best rated Maya Deren film in the catalogue is Meshes of the Afternoon (1943), rated 7.6.

What was the first Maya Deren film?

The first Maya Deren film in the catalogue is Meshes of the Afternoon, from 1943.

Who has Maya Deren worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Maya Deren shares the most credits with Alexander Hammid (2 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

17 films — 14 in the catalogue

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