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FLicKeR

2009·Movie
1h 15min

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Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

A Revolution in Human Consciousness

In 1960, Brion Gysin invented the Dream Machine, a hypnotic light device with the power to induce hallucinations, drugless highs, and revolutionize human consciousness. It looks simple enough; a 100-watt light bulb, a motor, and a rotating cylinder with cutouts. Just sit in front of it, close your eyes, and wait for the visions to come. The Dream Machine enthralled mystics and freethinkers everywhere; Kurt Cobain had a dream machine, and William S. Burroughs thought it could be used to “storm the citadels of enlightenment.” With a custom-made Dream Machine in tow, director Nik Sheehan takes us on a journey into the life of Brion Gysin; his art, his complex ideas, and his friendships with some of the most eccentric counter-cultural icons. Taking the Dream Machine as the basis of its explorations, FLicKeR asks crucial questions about the nature of art and consciousness, and imagines a humanity liberated to explore its creativity in complete freedom.
DocumentaryCounter-Culture ExplorationConsciousness & PerceptionPhilosophical InquiryHistorical BiographyPsychedelic VisualsMind-BendingArt & CreativityExperimental TechNon-Linear History

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Where can I stream FLicKeR legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is FLicKeR worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is FLicKeR?

1 h 15 min

FLicKeR runs 1 h 15 min.

Is FLicKeR based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is FLicKeR in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French.

In how many countries can I watch FLicKeR?

4CAGBRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for FLicKeR in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.