FLicKeR 14 years old
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.
Credits
FLicKeR Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Iggy Pop He was 62, now 76 years old | as Himself |
| William S. Burroughs He was 95, 83 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Kenneth Anger He was 82, now 97 years old | as Himself |
| Brion Gysin He was 93, 70 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Ira Cohen He was 74, 76 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Marianne Faithfull She was 62, now 77 years old | as Herself |
| Richard Metzger He was 43, now 58 years old | as Himself |
| Genesis P-Orridge was 59, now 74 years old | as Himself |
FLicKeR Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Nik Sheehan as Director. | Directing |
FLicKeR (14 years)
A Revolution in Human Consciousness
- Release day: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
- Runtime: 75 minutes
