Maya Deren, who continues to shine in film history and inspire various artists. This two-disc set includes her six films and a documentary that unravels her life, shrouded in numerous myths. Maya Deren, the "goddess of avant-garde cinema," a phrase that suits her well. In 1943, at the age of 26, she released "Meshes of the Afternoon," a masterpiece of avant-garde short film. Deren starred in the film, and her mysterious and mystical appearance made a strong impression on people. She later became devoted to the study of Voodoo and was revered as a goddess of art in Haiti. Dancer, cultural anthropologist, shaman, and filmmaker. Her diverse activities caught the attention of New York artists such as Andy Warhol and Jonas Mekas, and the creative energy she exuded also captivated Marcel Duchamp and Anaïs Nin. In 1961, she passed away at the young age of 44. The cause of her death was rumored to be a drug overdose or a Voodoo curse. Her ashes were scattered in Tokyo Bay by her husband, 17 years her junior. Through her six films and one book, she continues to inspire various artists as a goddess who still shines in film history. In the 2022 edition of "Sight & Sound," a magazine where numerous critics around the world select the all-time best films every ten years, her representative work "Meshes of the Afternoon" was ranked 16th among many masterpieces, making it a must-see for film fans. Disk 1 1. "Meshes of the Afternoon" 2. "At Land" 3. "A Study in Choreography for Camera" 4. "Ritual in Transfigured Time" 5. "Meditation on Violence" 6. "The Very Eye of Night" Disk 2 "In the Mirror of Maya Deren" A documentary depicting the life of the legendary genius who gained attention. The music is by John Zorn, and many artists such as Stan Brakhage and Jonas Mekas appear. 2001 / 104 minutes / Digital / Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany Director: Martina Kudláček / Music: John Zorn Winner of the Grand Prix at the 2001 Vienna International Film Festival