Meditation on Violence (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1949, Meditation on Violence is a documentary film directed by Maya Deren, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Meditation on Violence stars Chao Li Chi as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Meditation on Violence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meditation on Violence page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meditation on Violence (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meditation on Violence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meditation on Violence worth watching?
- Meditation on Violence holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meditation on Violence?
- Meditation on Violence stars Chao Li Chi.
- When was Meditation on Violence released?
- Meditation on Violence was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.