'Meshes of the Afternoon' Enters the Realm of Sci-Fi
Many have interpreted Maya Deren’s Meshes of the Afternoon as a dream sequence, but what if the repetitive scenes we are given are not dreams but, a time loop.

Two best friends, Chase and Connor, rush to film their self-tape auditions. Chase, a gay actor, struggles with body image, while Connor, despite his leading-man looks, battles a voice that feels out of place. As the clock ticks and the pressure mounts, their insecurities surface, revealing the cracks beneath their polished performances.
Many have interpreted Maya Deren’s Meshes of the Afternoon as a dream sequence, but what if the repetitive scenes we are given are not dreams but, a time loop.
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