6.1
Movie
Directing
Len Lye
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Credits
- 42 titles
Biography
Leonard Charles Huia "Len" Lye (5 July 1901 – 15 May 1980), was a Christchurch, New Zealand-born artist known primarily for his experimental films and kinetic sculpture. His films are held in archives including the New Zealand Film Archive, British Film Institute, Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and the Pacific Film Archive at University of California, Berkeley.
Signature work
Known For
6.1
Movie
6.0
Movie
A Colour Box
6.0
Movie
Trade Tattoo
5.9
Movie
Tusalava
5.4
Movie
Bells of Atlantis
7.3
Movie
Hoch der Lambeth Valk
6.6
Movie
Experimental Animation
6.5
Movie
Kaleidoscope
7.0
Movie
The Birth of the Robot
6.8
Movie
Tal Farlow
6.7
Movie
N or NW
5.8
Movie
Cameramen at War
7.3
Movie
When the Pie Was Opened
7.3
TV
Crusade in Europe
4.5
Movie
All Souls Carnival
6.5
Movie
Kill or Be Killed
5.5
Movie
Life's Musical Minute
6.0
Movie
Secrets of British Animation
Acting credits 8
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Len Lye: Master of Motion Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Secrets of British Animation Film | Self (archive Photos) |
| 2011 | Free Radicals: A History of Experimental Film Film | Himself (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Birth of a Nation Film | Self |
| 1995 | Flip & Two Twisters Film | Self |
| 1993 | Abstract Cinema Film | Himself |
| 1987 | Doodlin': Impressions Of Len Lye Film | Self |
| 1967 | Art of the Sixties Film |
Crew credits 34
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Peanuts Film | Animation |
| 1981 | Tal Farlow Film | Director |
| 1980 | Particles in Space Film | Director |
| 1959 | Pittsburgh Film | Cinematography |
| 1959 | Fountain of Hope/Peace Film | Director |
| 1958 | Free Radicals Film | Director |
| 1958 | Pictures for Percussion Film | Director |
| 1958 | Prime Time Film | Director |
| 1957 | All Souls Carnival Film | Director |
| 1957 | Rhythm Film | Director |
| 1953 | Ariel’s Song / Full Fathom Five Film | Director |
| 1953 | Life's Musical Minute Film | Director |
| 1952 | Color Cry Film | Director |
| 1952 | Bells of Atlantis Film | Assistant Director |
| 1949 | Crusade in Europe TV | Director (26 ep) |
| 1945 | March of Time: Night Club Boom Film | Director |
| 1943 | Cameramen at War Film | Director |
| 1942 | Newspaper Train Film | Director |
| 1942 | Planned Crops Film | Director |
| 1942 | Work Party Film | Director |
| 1942 | Collapsible Metal Tubes Film | Director |
| 1942 | Musical Poster #1 Film | Director |
| 1942 | Kill or Be Killed Film | Director |
| 1941 | Hoch der Lambeth Valk Film | Animation |
| 1941 | When the Pie Was Opened Film | Director |
| 1940 | Swinging the Lambeth Walk Film | Director |
| 1938 | N or NW Film | Director |
| 1937 | Trade Tattoo Film | Director |
| 1937 | Colour Flight Film | Director |
| 1936 | The Birth of the Robot Film | Director |
| 1935 | A Colour Box Film | Director |
| 1935 | Kaleidoscope Film | Director |
| 1933 | Experimental Animation Film | Director, Editor, Producer, Animation, Writer |
| 1929 | Tusalava Film | Director |