Free Radicals
In this powerful abstract film with a soundtrack of African drum music, Lye scratched "white ziggle-zag-splutter scratches" on to black leader, using a variety of tools from saw teeth to arrow heads. The first version of the film won a major award at the International Experimental Film Festival Held in Brussels in 1958 in association with the World's Fair. Stan Brakhage described the film as "an almost unbelievably immense masterpiece".
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Free Radicals
- Genres: Animation, Music
- Release Date: 1958-04-23
- Runtime: 5 minutes
- Rating: 5.9/10 (67 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: New Zealand Film Commission
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.0889
- Languages: No Language
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What is Free Radicals?▼
Free Radicals is a Animation, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1958-04-23.
Who are the main actors in Free Radicals?▼
The main cast includes .
Where can I watch Free Radicals online?▼
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Is Free Radicals based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Free Radicals?▼
Free Radicals has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 67 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Free Radicals?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Free Radicals?▼
The soundtrack was composed by New Zealand Film Commission. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Free Radicals filmed?▼
Free Radicals was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Free Radicals?▼
The total runtime of Free Radicals is 5 minutes.
Is Free Radicals suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Free Radicals?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Free Radicals.
Does Free Radicals have a post-credit scene?▼
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