Backdrop from Rainbow Dance
Poster for Rainbow Dance

Rainbow Dance

1936
  • Len Lye
  • 5m
  • January 1, 1936 · United Kingdom

Overview

Lye filmed well-known dancer Rupert Doone in black and white, then added colours as the footage was developed and printed. He also added a variety of painted and stencilled patterns. Rainbow Dance is full of striking effects such as figures that leave behind a trail of coloured silhouettes as they move. Tired of naturalism, Lye mixed live action with cartoon symbols, and combined positive and negative footage.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1936
Original language
XX
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
GPO Film Unit
Director
Len Lye
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
Rainbow Dance (1936) | Kinocult