Meshes of the Afternoon
Directed by Alexander Hammid, Maya Deren
A dreamlike, formally experimental meditation on a woman's inner turmoil and mortality, told through surreal repetition and the dissolution of rational time and space.
A woman returning home falls asleep and has vivid dreams that may or may not be happening in reality. Through repetitive images and complete mismatching of the objective view of time and space, her dark inner desires play out on-screen.
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Where to watch
- StreamThe Criterion Channel
- FreeKanopy
Questions people ask
Is Meshes of the Afternoon easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Meshes of the Afternoon sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does Meshes of the Afternoon end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Meshes of the Afternoon scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Meshes of the Afternoon violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Meshes of the Afternoon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Meshes of the Afternoon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Meshes of the Afternoon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Meshes of the Afternoon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Meshes of the Afternoon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
