Rhythm

About Rhythm

Rhythm is a 1957 English documentary film directed by Len Lye. It runs 2 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.2.

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

Director

Len Lye

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Rhythm — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rhythm?

Rhythm is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is Rhythm available on OTT in India?

No. Rhythm is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is Rhythm on Netflix?

No. Rhythm is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Rhythm on JioHotstar?

No. Rhythm is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Rhythm on Prime Video?

No. Rhythm is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch Rhythm online for free?

Rhythm is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did Rhythm release?

Rhythm released on 1 January 1957.