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Meshes of the Afternoon

Meshes of the Afternoon

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Meshes of the Afternoon

1943

0h 14m

7.6(442 votes)

Mystery

Fantasy

Overview

A woman returning home falls asleep and has vivid dreams that may or may not be happening in reality. Through repetitive images and complete mismatching of the objective view of time and space, her dark inner desires play out on-screen.

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2 featured cast members

Starring

Maya Deren

Maya Deren

The Woman

Alexander Hammid

Alexander Hammid

The Man

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Directed by: Maya Deren
Alexander Hammid
Written by: Maya Deren

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