Particles in Space
Originally released in 1980. Particles in Space is a animation film. directed by Len Lye. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Lye completed his last great film a few months before his death at the age of 78. The film returned to the black-and-white techniques of Free Radicals. Lye created what he called “vibrant little images” or “zig-zags” with a sense of “zizz”. The clusters of small scratches gave the film a unique texture – the images looked rough but were in fact extremely subtle. The title Particles in Space referred to flashes of energy of the kind sometimes seen by astronauts in space. The soundtrack combined “Jumping Dance Drums” from the Bahamas with drum music by the Yoruba of Nigeria and the sounds of Lye’s metal kinetic sculptures. The opening titles demonstrated Lye’s mastery of the scratching of letters and words on film, a method imitated by other film-makers such as Stan Brakhage.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Particles in Space about?
Lye completed his last great film a few months before his death at the age of 78. The film returned to the black-and-white techniques of Free Radicals. Lye created what he called “vibrant little ...
Who directed Particles in Space?
Particles in Space was directed by Len Lye.
How long is Particles in Space?
Particles in Space has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Particles in Space released?
Particles in Space was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.