Len Lye
Directing · Born Jul 5, 1901 · Died May 15, 1980 (78) · Christchurch, New Zealand
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.
Known for
Directed
Tal Farlow
19816.8
Fountain of Hope/Peace
1959
Free Radicals
19586.1
Pictures for Percussion
1958
Prime Time
1958
All Souls Carnival
19574.5
Ariel’s Song / Full Fathom Five
1953
Life's Musical Minute
19535.5
Crusade in Europe
19497.3
Cameramen at War
19435.8
Newspaper Train
19425.0
Work Party
1942
Kill or Be Killed
19426.5
When the Pie Was Opened
19417.3
N or NW
19386.7
Trade Tattoo
19376.0
The Birth of the Robot
19367.0
A Colour Box
19356.0
Kaleidoscope
19356.5
Experimental Animation
19336.6
Tusalava
19295.9
