Meshes of the Afternoon

Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) is a 14-minute film by experimental filmmaker Maya Deren (1917-1961). The film is considered one of the most “influential works in American experimental cinema,” according to MOMA (the Museum of Modern Art). The Library of Congress selected it for preservation in 1990.

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The Discussion Guide is best for high school and higher education. It is a flexible resource that can be used to focus on Meshes of the Afternoon (film history, women in film, film literacy, etc.) OR for The Yellow Wallpaper (ELA, Creative Writing, etc.) or for cross-media learning that uses both the film and short story.

Film runtime: 14 minutes

Film rating: Not rated. Best for Grades 9+.

About the Discussion Guide

Our Meshes of the Afternoon Discussion Guide includes:

  • Introduction to Meshes of the Afternoon and Maya Deren
  • Essential Question and Discussion Questions for the Film
  • Learning Activities and Additional Resources for the Film
  • Introduction to The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
  • Discussion Questions and Additional Resources
  • Cross-Media Connection and Discussion Questions

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