Maya Deren's Sink (2011)

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Maya Deren's Sink, a 30 minute experimental film, is an evocative tribute to the mother of avantgarde American film. The film calls forth the spirit of one who was larger than life as recounted by those who knew her. Teiji Ito's family, Carolee Schneemann and Judith Malvina, float through the homes recalling in tiny bits and pieces words of Deren's architectural and personal interior space. Clips from Maya Deren's films are projected back into the spaces where they were originally filmed appearing on the floorboard, furniture, and in the bowl of her former sink. Fluid light projections of intimate space provide an elusive agency for a filmmaker most of us will never know as film with its imaginary nature evokes a former time and space.

Director: Barbara Hammer
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Teiji Ito
Cinematography: Barbara Hammer, Erin Harper
Editing: Barbara Hammer, Stephanie Testa
Production: New York State Council on the Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

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More Films by Director: Barbara Hammer
More Films in Genre: History, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maya Deren's Sink about?
Maya Deren's Sink, a 30 minute experimental film, is an evocative tribute to the mother of avantgarde American film. The film calls forth the spirit of one who was larger than life as recounted by those who knew her. Teiji Ito's family, Carolee Schneemann and Judith Malvina, float through the homes recalling in tiny bits and pieces words of Deren's architectural and personal interior space. Clips from Maya Deren's films are projected back into the spaces where they were originally filmed appearing on the floorboard, furniture, and in the bowl of her former sink. Fluid light projections of intimate space provide an elusive agency for a filmmaker most of us will never know as film with its imaginary nature evokes a former time and space.
Who directed Maya Deren's Sink?
Maya Deren's Sink was directed by Barbara Hammer.
Who stars in Maya Deren's Sink?
Maya Deren's Sink stars Bekka Lindstrom, Carolee Schneemann, Tavia Ito, Gail Ryan, Maya Deren.
How long is Maya Deren's Sink?
Maya Deren's Sink has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Maya Deren's Sink?
Maya Deren's Sink is a History, Documentary film.
Where was Maya Deren's Sink produced?
Maya Deren's Sink was produced in United States of America.