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At Land

At Land

19447.30h 15m

Overview

A woman washes up on a beach and embarks on a surreal journey, encountering others and fragmented versions of herself in a quest for identity.

Directed by Maya Deren
Written by Maya Deren
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Where to Watch

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Criterion Channel

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Top Cast

Maya Deren

Maya Deren

John Cage

John Cage

Parker Tyler

Parker Tyler

Alexander Hammid

Alexander Hammid

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Hella Hammid

P

Philip Lamantia

Themes & Keywords

identityfeminismsymbolismsurrealismavant-gardewoman directorrunning on the beachdreamlikequest for identityshort filmexperimental filmchess game

About At Land

At Land is a fantasy film released in 1944 exploring themes of identity, feminism, symbolism, surrealism, avant-garde, woman director. Directed by Maya Deren, it stars Maya Deren, John Cage, Parker Tyler. A woman washes up on a beach and embarks on a surreal journey, encountering others and fragmented versions of herself in a quest for identity.

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