Ritual in Transfigured Time
Oct 22 1946
•0h 15m
•Fantasy
A social event choreographed in the manner of a dance, illuminated by concepts drawn from Greek legend; one of filmmaker Maya Deren's most intriguing works.
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Rita Christiani
Maya Deren
Anaïs Nin
Haughty Woman
Frank Westbrook
Dancer
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