Invocation: Maya Deren(1986)
Invocation: Maya Deren Synopsis
Maya Deren is a legend of avant-garde cinema. This authoritative biography of the charismatic filmmaker, poet and anthropologist features excerpts from her pioneering Meshes of the Afternoon and her unfinished documentary on Haiti, interviews with Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas, and recordings of her lectures. Narrated by actress Helen Mirren, this definitive documentary offers startling insights into one of the most intriguing, accomplished figures in cinema history.
Invocation: Maya Deren (1986) is a documentary film directed by Jo Ann Kaplan, released on April 24, 1986 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Helen Mirren, Maya Deren, Jana Shelden and Jonas Mekas. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jo Ann Kaplan
- Writers:
- Jo Ann Kaplan
- Producers:
- Fiz Oliver
- Status:
- Released
Invocation: Maya Deren Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helen Mirren
as Narrator
Maya Deren
as Herself (archive footage)
Jana Shelden
as Reader
Jonas Mekas
as Himself
Stan Brakhage
as Himself
Alexander Hammid
as Himself (as Sasha Hammid)
- Amos Vogel
Amos Vogel
as Himself
- Hella Hammid
Hella Hammid
as Herself (as Hella Hammid)
Teiji Ito
as Himself (archive footage)
- Marcia Vogel
Marcia Vogel
as Herself
- Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Jo Ann Kaplan, written by Jo Ann Kaplan, produced by Fiz Oliver.
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Invocation: Maya Deren Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Invocation: Maya Deren – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Invocation: Maya Deren?
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The main cast of Invocation: Maya Deren (1986) includes Helen Mirren, Maya Deren, Jana Shelden, Jonas Mekas and Stan Brakhage. The film was directed by Jo Ann Kaplan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Invocation: Maya Deren released?
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Invocation: Maya Deren was released on April 24, 1986 and runs for 53m.
Is Invocation: Maya Deren worth watching?
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Invocation: Maya Deren (1986) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.