At Land

About At Land

A woman washes up on a beach and embarks on a surreal journey, encountering others and fragmented versions of herself in a quest for identity.

At Land (1944) is a fantasy film directed by Maya Deren. Released in January 1944, it runs 15 minutes.

Its themes are feminism, identity, avant-garde, and symbolism.

Maya Deren, John Cage, Parker Tyler, and Alexander Hammid lead the cast. The screenplay is by Maya Deren.

Possibly in Michigan, Mirror, and Werckmeister Harmonies make useful companions to At Land, all filed under short film and surrealism. TMDB voters put it at 7.2 out of 10 across 112 votes.