Meditation on Violence

Short
USA, 1948, 12 min

Directed by:

Maya Deren

Screenplay:

Maya Deren, Chao Li Chi

Cinematography:

Maya Deren

Cast:

Chao Li Chi

Plots(1)

A study of Wu Tang Chinese boxing as a statement of metaphysical concepts that uses certain formal elements of dance. Filmed first in a calm white room, then against black walls, and finally outside against the sky, using different camera speeds, the film finally returns us to its starting point. (Mar del Plata International Film Festival)

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