Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye(2009)
Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye Synopsis
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.
Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye (2009) is a documentary and animation film directed by Roger Horrocks, released on July 7, 2009 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Matthew Barnes, Oscar Heim and Michael Hurst.
- Director:
- Roger Horrocks
- Writers:
- Roger Horrocks
- Producers:
- Shirley Horrocks
- Production:
- Auckland University Press, New Zealand Film Commission, The New Zealand Film Archive, Len Lye Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Roger Horrocks, written by Roger Horrocks, produced by Shirley Horrocks.
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The main cast of Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye (2009) includes Matthew Barnes, Oscar Heim and Michael Hurst. The film was directed by Roger Horrocks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Art That Moves: The Work of Len Lye was released on July 7, 2009 and runs for 18m.