FLicKeR (2009) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2009, FLicKeR is a documentaire film directed by Nik Sheehan, running about 75 minutes. “A Revolution in Human Consciousness” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. FLicKeR stars Richard Metzger as Himself, Brion Gysin as Self (archive footage), William S. Burroughs as Himself and Genesis P-Orridge as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, FLicKeR has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Royaume-Uni you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch FLicKeR page.

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