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Rhythm

6.2(27)19572m
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Where to watch Rhythm in Switzerland

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About Rhythm

Rhythm is a 1957 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Len Lye. It has a runtime of 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rhythm in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Intended as a publicity film for Chrysler, Rhythm uses rapid editing to speed up the assembly of a car, synchronizing it to African drum music. The sponsor was horrified by the music and suspicious of the way a worker was shown winking at the camera; although Rhythm won first prize at a New York advertising festival, it was disqualified because Chrysler had never given it a television screening. P. Adams Sitney wrote, “Although his reputation has been sustained by the invention of direct painting on film, Lye deserves equal credit as one of the great masters of montage.” And in Film Culture, Jonas Mekas said to Peter Kubelka, “Have you seen Len Lye’s 50-second automobile commercial? Nothing happens there…except that it’s filled with some kind of secret action of cinema.” - Harvard Film Archive

Themes & keywords

advertisingcar factoryassembly lineshort film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rhythm in Switzerland?+

Rhythm is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Rhythm on Netflix?+

Rhythm is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Rhythm?+

Rhythm has a runtime of 2 minutes (2 minutes).

When did Rhythm come out?+

Rhythm is a 1957 movie directed by Len Lye.

What genre is Rhythm?+

Rhythm is Documentary film.

Who directed Rhythm?+

Rhythm was directed by Len Lye.

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