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Meditation on Violence (1949)

Movie ★ 5.7 12 min

Chao-Li Chi shadow boxes indoors and practices with a sword outdoors. Theoretically, the film describes in a single continuous movement three degrees of traditional Chinese boxing, Wu-tang, Shao-lin, and Shao-lin with a sword. A long sequence of the ballet-like, sinuous Wu-tang becomes the more erratic Shao-lin; in the middle, there is an abrupt change to leaping sword movements, in the center of which, at the apogee of the leap, there is a long held freeze-frame.

Maya Deren Director Maya Deren Writer Chao Li Chi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 24, 1949
Runtime
12 min
IMDb
tt0040578
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Frequently asked questions

What is Meditation on Violence about?
Chao-Li Chi shadow boxes indoors and practices with a sword outdoors. Theoretically, the film describes in a single continuous movement three degrees of traditional Chinese boxing, Wu-tang, Shao-lin, and Shao-lin with a sword. A long sequence of the ballet-like, sinuous Wu-tang becomes the more erratic Shao-lin; in the middle, there is an abrupt change to leaping sword movements, in the center of which, at the apogee of the leap, there is a long held freeze-frame.
Who directed Meditation on Violence?
Meditation on Violence was directed by Maya Deren.
Who stars in Meditation on Violence?
Meditation on Violence stars Chao Li Chi.
When was Meditation on Violence released?
Meditation on Violence is a 1949 documentary film.
Where can I watch Meditation on Violence?
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