Ritual in Transfigured Time

A social event choreographed in the manner of a dance, illuminated by concepts drawn from Greek legend; one of filmmaker Maya Deren's most intriguing works.

Cast

Rita Christiani

as

Maya Deren

as

Anaïs Nin

as Haughty Woman

Frank Westbrook

as Dancer

Gore Vidal

as Man (uncredited)

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