Review of Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946) by Wut S — 28 May 2008

Deren's experimental shorts fascinate me with their techniques-in-filmic-primitive appeal.

This review of Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946) was written by Wut S on 28 May 2008.

Ritual in Transfigured Time has generally received positive reviews.

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