A history of experimental cinema on american netflix. Sep 25, 20 in his film essay, chodorov examines the lives and work of such experimental luminaries as hans richter, michael snow, peter kubelka, stan brakhage and the godfather of the new american cinema, jonas mekas. Named after the len lyes landmark experimental film of dancing lines and marks scratched into the emulsion, free radicals gives an informative and accessible introduction into the world of avantgarde cinema. A history of experimental cinema here is all the information you need about free radicals. Artists and poet working in celluloid since before wwi have always found themselves in a no mans land. In the 1920s, european artists influenced by the abstract and. A history of experimental film new pal arthouse dvd pip chodorov condition. A history of experimental film is a flickering foray into a cinematic world created outside of the mainstream by crossover artistspainters, sculptors, writers. Filmmaker and film activist pip chodorov offers this affectionate overview of some of the. A history of experimental film 2011 filmmaker pip chodorov pays tribute to some of the 20thcenturys leading figures of experimental cinema, including stan brakhage, ken jacobs. A history of experimental film, 2012 part film essay and part tribute to his friends, including jonas mekas, peter kubelka, ken jacobs and robert breer, free radicals 2011 is the result of pip chodorovs personal journey through the history of avantgarde cinema in europe and the usa, from early postwar pioneers through to the.
If youre familiar with names like stan brakhage, robert breer, maurice lemaitre and. Experimental film, experimental cinema or avantgarde cinema is a mode of filmmaking that rigorously reevaluates cinematic conventions and explores nonnarrative forms and alternatives to traditional narratives or methods of working. It wasnt more than a couple decades after the invention of motion pictures that a number of artists began embracing cinema as a medium of creative expression, rather than just a tool for narrative storytelling or recording events. Experimental filmmaker pip chodorov traces the course of experimental film in america, taking the very personal point of view of someone who grew up as part of the experimental film community. What is experimental film, and why is it called that. Free radicals is the title of a beautiful documentary by young french director pip chodorov, that scratches the surface of the history of avantgarde cinema in europe and the usa, from early postwar pioneers through to the founding of new yorks anthology film archives. A story of experimental film by louis benassi free radicals. The dvd features 8 bonus short films by key filmmakers who appear in the. Will not play on regular dvd player europe, africa, middle east. Nov 08, 2016 more an appetitewhetting introduction than the grandiose history to which it lays claim, pip chodorovs playful free radicals. To purchase the dvd with ppr or dsl, please contact estelle grosso or call 212 6296880. They were all friends of mine and they spoke to me naturally on camera. Free radicals a history of experimental film screnning.
A personal window into the history of experimental cinema, free radicals is a beautiful essay from a film community insider. Named after the len lyes landmark experimental film of dancing lines and marks scratched into the emulsion, free radicals gives an informative and accessible introduction into the world of. Free radicals a history of experimental film 2012 full. A history of experimental film, 2010, directed by pip chodorov, with stan brakhage, jonas mekas, hans richter, at turner classic movies. Part film essay and part tribute to his friends, including jonas mekas, peter kubelka, ken jacobs and robert breer, free radicals is the result of pip chodorovs personal journey through the history of avantgarde cinema in europe and the usa. Media no videos, backdrops or posters have been added to free radicals. Pip chodorov was raised by parents who were passionate followers of experimental cinema and became friends with some of the leading underground filmmakers of the day. Artists and poet working in celluloid since before wwi have always found themselves in a. A very brief history of experimental cinema no film school. A history of experimental film 2010 for decades, experimental filmmaking has been one of the most fruitful cinematic realms for artists to explore their visions freed from the confines of what we expect from the mainstream. If youre familiar with names like stan brakhage, robert breer, maurice lemaitre and ken jacobs then youre really going to enjoy this documentary because you get to hear from them as well as various other filmmakers who create these.
A history of experimental film pip chodorov, france, 2010, 82 min trailer. A history of experimental film, pip chodorov offers an enthusiastic, accessible look at the genres big names. Free radicals is a blackandwhite animated film short by avantgarde filmmaker len lye. Stan brakhage, robert breer, pip chodorov france, 82, 2012.
A story of experimental film offers a look into the history of experimental filmmaking, including interviews with some of the key figures in the. A history of experimental film remember the dog peed on the home movies meshes of the afternoon maya, 1943. A history of experimental film left you wanting more, this brand new documentary from belgium will take you deeper through the world of experimental cinema to the exprmntl film festival held in the belgian seaside resort of knokke in 1949, 1958, 1963, 1967 and 1974. Filmmakers such as ken jacobs, stan brakhage, robert breer, and jonas mekas share their vision as artists and personal filmmakers on the leading. If you want to get polished up for the 55th annual ann arbor film festival, then this gem of a film is an excellent refresher. The free radicals of the title are artists that, beginning in the 1920s and through the 1970s, have pushed cinema toward experimental visual poetry. In the 3 rd session of animation, experiment at new media projects, following the previous sessions dedicated to abstract animation, we will gather to watch free radicals, a history of experimental film 2011 a documentary film by pip chodorov on wednesday, dec, 2017 at 6 pm. With pip chodorov, ken jacobs, hans richter, stan brakhage. A legendary festival amongst filmmakers, exprmntl had a. Free radicals has rare interviews with some of the most important filmmakers in the avantgarde tradition including len lye, jonas mekas, peter kubelka, stan brakhage and hans richter, and includes several films in their entirety. More an appetitewhetting introduction than the grandiose history to which it lays claim, pip chodorovs playful free radicals.
The resulting figures of motion are set to music by the baguirmi tribe of africa. A history of experimental film 2012 directed by pip chodorov. A history of experimental film 2011 video, color, 83min dvd available here disponible ici. The bodys ability to turn air and food into chemical energy depends on a chain reaction of free radicals. A history of experimental film 2011 pip chodorov includes films and excerpts of films by and interviews with many significant experimental filmmakers these were home movies until my dog peed on them. A history of experimental film 2012 out of 4 good documentary covering a brief history of the experimental films that gained popularity over the past four decades, although the avantgarde cinema has been around for as long as film has. Filmmakers such as ken jacobs, stan brakhage, robert breer, and jonas mekas share their vision as artists and personal filmmakers on the leading edge of experimental film mostly in the 60s, but this documentary covers a period from the 20s to the present.
Named after the len lyes landmark experimental film of dancing lines and marks scratched into the emulsion, free radicals gives an informative and accessible introduction into. A history of experimental film to your school or library. May 27, 2016 yet, free radicals are essential to life, wanjek wrote in 2006. I wanted to share a few of the films i love and introduce you to some of. Free radicals a history of experimental film 2010 youtube. The title free radicals also comes from the experimental film by len lye of the same name. In this film essay, chodorov examines the lives and work of such experimental luminaries as hans richter, michael snow, peter kubelka, stan. Pip chodorov s free radicals offers a particularly personal take on the history of experimental cinema the director grew up knowing several of the genres leading lights as family friends. May 12, 2018 free radicals has rare interviews with some of the most important filmmakers in the avantgarde tradition including len lye, jonas mekas, peter kubelka, stan brakhage and hans richter, and includes several films in their entirety. Achieving the nearimpossible task of doing justice in a mere 82 minutes to this incredibly rich, varied, and expansive domain, free radicals is as expertly constructed an introduction to the topic as one could hope for, thanks in large part to the filmsprivileging of rare interviews with some of the most important filmmakers in the avantgarde tradition including jonas mekas, peter kubelka. Mar 10, 2011 named after the len lyes landmark experimental film of dancing lines and marks scratched into the emulsion, free radicals gives an informative and accessible introduction into the world of.
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Free radicals a history of experimental film 2010 in this film essay, chodorov examines the lives and work of such experimental luminaries as hans richter, michael snow, peter kubelka, stan brakhage and the godfather of the new american cinema, jonas mekas. Narrating in a personal and plainspoken manner id like you to meet some of my friends and see their films, chodorov combines clips and. Achieving the nearimpossible task of doing justice in a mere 82 minutes to this incredibly rich, varied, and expansive domain, free radicals is as expertly constructed an introduction to the topic as one could hope for, thanks in large part to the films privileging of rare interviews with some of the most important filmmakers in the avant. Free radicals, by pip chodorov, on experimental film the. Details include the date it was added to netflix in the usa, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Begun in 1958 and completed in 1979, lye made the film by directly scratching the film stock. Achieving the nearimpossible task of doing justice in a mere 82 minutes to this incredibly rich, varied, and expansive domain, free radicals is as expertly constructed an introduction to the topic as one could hope for, thanks in large part to the film s privileging of rare interviews with some of the most important filmmakers in the avant. A story of experimental film pip chodorovs free radicals offers a particularly personal take on the history of experimental cinema. The film s sincere admiration for its subject is best reflected by chodorovs own description.