Just watched a really wonderful, and touching #documentary of groundbreaking #AvantGarde sorta #surrealist filmmaker Maya Deren, "In the Mirror of Maya Deren" [2003].
She was a Russian/Jewish and American experimental filmmaker and important part of the avant-garde in the 1940s and 1950s. In my opinion, probably one of the more important women behind the camera in the early days of cinema.
Given some recognition (and budget), I honestly think she could have rivaled Cocteau with his Orpheus films. Just wonderful stuff.
At the very least, hunt down "Meshes of the Afternoon" for a taste of her work. Highly recommend.
Music by John Zorn as a bonus.