Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye (2009)

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.

Cast (3)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

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Matthew Barnes

Len Lye

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Oscar Heim

Young Len Lye

Michael Hurst

Voice

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