Liquid Crystals
Originally released in 1978. Liquid Crystals is a documentary film. directed by Jean Painlevé. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Title cards introduce images we watch without narration; they are displays of shape and color. François de Roubaix's electronic music accompanies these images, photographed under a polarizing microscope. The crystals appear to move like tiny organisms: small four-part fans share the frame with flowing lines of pink. Multiple patterns appear side by side.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 6m
6 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (22 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Documents Cinématographiques
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liquid Crystals about?
Title cards introduce images we watch without narration; they are displays of shape and color. François de Roubaix's electronic music accompanies these images, photographed under a polarizing micr...
Who directed Liquid Crystals?
Liquid Crystals was directed by Jean Painlevé.
How long is Liquid Crystals?
Liquid Crystals has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Liquid Crystals released?
Liquid Crystals was released on December 31, 1978 in theaters.