Meshes of the Afternoon (1943)
Kernel Score: 84% · 433 TMDB ratings
Genres: Mystery, Fantasy
Released: 1943-01-01
Runtime: 14 minutes
Where to watch Meshes of the Afternoon
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Free with ads: Kanopy
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A woman returning home falls asleep and has vivid dreams that may or may not be happening in reality. Through repetitive images and complete mismatching of the objective view of time and space, her dark inner desires play out on-screen.
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Director
Maya Deren
Cast
- Maya Deren as The Woman
- Alexander Hammid as The Man
Meshes of the Afternoon FAQ
Is Meshes of the Afternoon good?
Meshes of the Afternoon has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Meshes of the Afternoon?
In the US you can stream Meshes of the Afternoon on The Criterion Channel and watch it free with ads on Kanopy.
What movies are like Meshes of the Afternoon?
If you liked Meshes of the Afternoon, try Obsession, Period. End of Sentence., Lights Out and The Neighbors' Window.