This compelling, abstract film features a haunting score of African drum music and incorporates innovative techniques using a range of tools, including saw teeth and arrowheads. The creator, Lye, employed an intricate method known as "white ziggle-zag-splutter scratches" on black leader to craft this distinctive visual experience. Celebrated at the 1958 International Experimental Film Festival in Brussels during the World's Fair, this work was acclaimed by Stan Brakhage, who referred to it as "an almost unbelievably immense masterpiece." The film challenges the viewer to engage with a deeply immersive and thought-provoking exploration of visual and auditory artistry.
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