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Liquid Crystals

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Title cards introduce images we watch without narration; they are displays of shape and color. François de Roubaix's electronic music accompanies these images, photographed under a polarizing microscope. The crystals appear to move like…

DirectorJean Painlevé

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Criterion Channel

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Liquid Crystals — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Liquid Crystals?

Liquid Crystals is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Liquid Crystals on Netflix?

No, Liquid Crystals is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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No, Liquid Crystals isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Liquid Crystals is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.