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In which film is a key motif used?

  • Meshes of the Afternoon

  • At Land

  • Divine Horsemen

  • The Very Eye of Night

Answer

"Meshes of the Afternoon," a prominent surrealist film crafted in 1943, incorporates a pivotal motif that serves as a narrative backbone. This recurring visual element involves a woman's hand and foot, symbolizing the connection between reality and the subconscious, intertwining themes of desire, repression, and the subconscious.
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