Maya Deren, known as the spokesperson for American avant-garde cinema. It was she who gave birth to the American avant-garde film. She is both a creator, publisher, and propagandist, as well as a theoretician. Avant-garde and avant-garde, are contrary to the orthodox film. It cannot compete with tradition. It's just a rare reference. A faint beam of light came slowly from the depths.
Many images are scattered. Imagery becomes the master of light and shadow. She is very prominent in her "Afternoon Lost". The scorching sun in the afternoon was particularly scorching. The heat wave scorched the woman's heart, and the hairspring shook. Like a shadow, it is a possible trap. No dialogue, no full story. It completely subverts the structure of the film and provides people with a space for imagination. The image has become the master of the film and the soul of the film.
"On Land", "Editing Research for the Camera", "The Ritual of Transforming Time" and "Eye of the Night" are all immersed in the expression of images without exception. Only "Meditation of Violence" is a special case. I feel that she wants to borrow the performance of a traditional Chinese martial artist to achieve a certain dance beauty. Chinese martial arts routines, whether it is South Boxing, North Legs, Tai Chi and Shaolin, have a kind of ornamental beauty and artistic beauty. But Maya Deren gave this a permanent definition - "violent meditation". It is an extension of martial arts. This is the ultimate thought expression.
Maya Deren's experimental film is, in effect, a rebellion against Hollywood's vast industry. She wants to express herself fully. But this is destined to be just a misunderstanding, and it is difficult to reach the elegant hall. The film itself has a complete structure, dismantling and separation, which can only be the author's self-realization, and cannot make the audience happy to see it. It can only be limited to a small circle to play and watch.
From this point of view, you appreciate the independent filmmakers Jacques Tournier, Alton and Samuel Fuller who betrayed Hollywood. a possibility. These people have far-reaching effects. But there is always a need for a few deviant people in the world. What they do is not necessarily what others like, but the pioneering exploration is precious. Therefore, Maya Deren, 70 years ago, will still have a place in the movie fans, with her special imagery.
2009, 7, 12
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