Witch’s Cradle (1944): Cast
Witch’s Cradle is a 1944 short fantasy horror film directed by Maya Deren, starring Marcel Duchamp as The artist and Pajorita Matta. It runs 12 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Maya Deren
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Witch’s Cradle About?
The premise of Witch’s Cradle without spoilers.
The surrealist short presents recurring images of a string woven into a strange, spider‑web pattern draped across the hands of various figures, especially an unnamed young woman and an elderly gentleman. It also features shadowy darkness, off‑kilter camera angles, an exposed human heart and a range of occult symbols and ritualistic motifs, creating an unsettling, dream‑like atmosphere. The work remains unfinished.
Witch’s Cradle Themes & Keywords
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- witchcraft
- witch
- female protagonist
- noose
- camera shot of mouth
- close up of mouth
- camera shot of eyes
- close up of eyes
- urban fantasy
- mysterious woman
- upside down camera shot
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- avant garde short
- experimental short
- dark fantasy
- supernatural fantasy
- witch horror
- avant garde
- title directed by female
- unfinished film
- rope
- pentagram
- modern art
- abstract art
- surrealism
Witch’s Cradle Cast & Characters
Marcel Duchamp leads the cast as The artist, with Pajorita Matta as The girl. Directed by Maya Deren.
- Director Maya Deren
- Marcel Duchamp as The artist
- Pajorita Matta as The girl
More from Maya Deren
More films directed by Maya Deren: Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti, The Very Eye of Night, Ensemble for Somnambulists and Meditation on Violence.
Witch’s Cradle Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Колиска відьми” and “The Witch's Cradle”.
- Also known as
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- Колиска відьми
- The Witch's Cradle
- 女巫的搖籃
- 女巫的翻绳游戏
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Witch’s Cradle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Witch’s Cradle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Witch’s Cradle?
Witch’s Cradle runs 12 minutes.
When was Witch’s Cradle released?
Witch’s Cradle was released in 1944.
Who directed Witch’s Cradle?
Witch’s Cradle was directed by Maya Deren.
More films by Maya Deren Who is in the cast of Witch’s Cradle?
Witch’s Cradle stars Marcel Duchamp as The artist and Pajorita Matta as The girl.
Does Witch’s Cradle have a post-credit scene?
No. Witch’s Cradle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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