

Free Radicals
6.0(70)19585m1
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".
TMDB
6.0/10
70 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- No Language
- abstract
- short film
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Release dates
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- PremiereBrussels World's Fair23 Apr 1958
Frequently asked questions
- When was Free Radicals released?
- Free Radicals was released on 23 April 1958.
- Where can I watch Free Radicals online?
- Free Radicals is available on LaCinetek in BE. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Free Radicals?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Free Radicals is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Free Radicals?
- Free Radicals holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 70 votes.
- Who directed Free Radicals?
- Free Radicals (1958) was directed by Len Lye.
- How long is Free Radicals?
- Free Radicals runs for 5m.












