Liquid Crystals
Cristaux liquides
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Cristaux liquides
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Les Documents Cinématographiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé
François de Roubaix
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Painlevé
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liquid Crystals
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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 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.
Who directed Liquid Crystals?
Liquid Crystals was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in Liquid Crystals?
The principal cast of Liquid Crystals includes Not specified.
When was Liquid Crystals released and how long is it?
Liquid Crystals was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Liquid Crystals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Liquid Crystals was composed by François de Roubaix.