Meditation on Violence

1949 experimental short film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Directed byMaya Deren
Screenplay byMaya Deren, Chao-Li Chi
Story byMaya Deren, Chao-Li Chi
StarringChao-Li Chi
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Meditation on Violence
Chao-Li Chi in a scene from the film
Directed byMaya Deren
Screenplay byMaya Deren, Chao-Li Chi
Story byMaya Deren, Chao-Li Chi
StarringChao-Li Chi
Music byTeiji Ito
Release date
  • 1948 (1948)
Running time
15 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent
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