Free Radicals
1958, English. Directed by Len Lye.
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".
- Runtime
- 0h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 23 April 1958
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
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Free Radicals: quick answers
Is Free Radicals worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Free Radicals?
Free Radicals runs 5 minutes (0h 5m).
Does Free Radicals have a post-credits scene?
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Free Radicals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Free Radicals on?
Free Radicals isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 1958. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Free Radicals?
If you liked Free Radicals, try Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Sing: Thriller, Thriller Night.
Who directed Free Radicals?
Free Radicals (1958) was directed by Len Lye.