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Meditation on Violence
Chao-Li Chi in a scene from the film
Directed by Maya Deren
Screenplay byMaya Deren, Chao-Li Chi
Story byMaya Deren, Chao-Li Chi
Starring Chao-Li Chi
Music by Teiji Ito
Release date
1948
Running time
15 minutes
Country United States

Meditation on Violence is a 1948 American experimental short film directed by Maya Deren. Shot in 16 mm, It explores in playing out the movements and performance of the Wu-tang ritual. [1] It also obscures the distinction between violence and beauty. [2] The film stars Chao-Li Chi and music by Teiji Ito. [3]

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References

  1. ^ Pinchetti, Sophie (21 May 2012). "Meditation on Violence". thethird-eye.co.uk. The Third Eye. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Maya Deren - Meditation On Violence (1948)". expcinema.org. expcinema.org. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  3. ^ Haslem, Wendy (12 December 2002). "Great Directors: Maya Deren". Senses of Cinema (23). Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2011.

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