Storyline

Len Lye (1901-1980) was a pioneer of experimental animation, and also of kinetic sculpture. This short film dramatically presents 18 minutes inside the head of the artist as a teenager. The opening scenes are set in New Zealand in the year 1917, on the day when Lye (setting out on his bicycle to deliver newspapers) makes his excited discovery that motion can be the basis for a radically new approach to art.

Key Information

Director Roger Horrocks
Writers Roger Horrocks
Studio Auckland University Press
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Matthew Barnes

Len Lye

Oscar Heim

Young Len Lye

Michael Hurst

Michael Hurst

Voice

Frequently Asked Questions

Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye was released on July 7, 2009.

The runtime of Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye is 18m.

Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye is a Documentary, Animation movie.

Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye was directed by Roger Horrocks.

The main cast of Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye includes Matthew Barnes, Oscar Heim, Michael Hurst.

Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye is originally in English.