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Maya Deren, Take Zero (2012): Cast

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Maya Deren, Take Zero is a 2012 historical documentary directed by Gerard Gil and Jaime Ballada, starring Maya Deren, Jean Rouch and Jonas Mekas. It runs 29 minutes.

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Maya Deren, Take Zero (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
29 min
Directors
Gerard Gil and Jaime Ballada
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maya Deren, Take Zero About?

The premise of Maya Deren, Take Zero without spoilers.

Documentary weaves together archival film clips and audio recordings of Maya Deren with testimonies from friends such as Jean Rouch, Jonas Mekas, Alexander Hammid and Cécile Starr. It surveys Deren’s pioneering avant‑garde work in the 1940s‑50s, highlighting pieces like Meshes of the Afternoon, and lets viewers hear her own voice alongside contemporaneous reflections on her lasting influence.

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Cast & crew

Maya Deren, Take Zero Cast

Maya Deren leads the cast, with Jean Rouch and Jonas Mekas. Directed by Gerard Gil and Jaime Ballada; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Gerard Gil and Jaime Ballada

One more film directed by Gerard Gil and Jaime Ballada: Greata (Nàusea).

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Maya Deren, Take Zero FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Maya Deren, Take Zero, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maya Deren, Take Zero?

Maya Deren, Take Zero runs 29 minutes.

When was Maya Deren, Take Zero released?

Maya Deren, Take Zero was released on January 30, 2012.

Who directed Maya Deren, Take Zero?

Maya Deren, Take Zero was directed by Gerard Gil and Jaime Ballada.

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Who is in the cast of Maya Deren, Take Zero?

Maya Deren, Take Zero stars Maya Deren, Jean Rouch and Jonas Mekas, among 8 credited actors.

Does Maya Deren, Take Zero have a post-credit scene?

No. Maya Deren, Take Zero has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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