Plot — What is Free Radicals about?
In this powerful abstract film with a soundtrack of African drum music, Lye scratched "white ziggle-zag-splutter scratches" on to black leather, 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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Animation, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 5 min |
| Audience Score | 61% (6.1/10, 71 votes) |
Free Radicals — FAQ
Is Free Radicals worth watching? Free Radicals holds a 6.1/10 rating from 71 viewers. In this powerful abstract film with a soundtrack of African drum music, Lye scratched "white ziggle-zag-splutter scratches" on to black leather, using a variety of tools from saw teeth to arrow heads. The first version o
Who directed Free Radicals? Directed by Len Lye.
Where can I stream Free Radicals? Streaming availability for Free Radicals is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Free Radicals release? It released in 1958.
