| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (53 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
Looks at innovative, futuristic, utopian and sometimes bizarre architectural projects of the 20th century. Shows how contemporary problems like housing shortages, urban decay and pollution motivate architects to create changes in the way people live. Considers plans that have actually been constructed and animates some unrealized visions to see how they might have looked. Features works by Rudolf Steiner, Le Corbusier, Moshe Safdie, Oscar Niemeyer, Jacque Fresco, Peter Cook, Colin Fournier, Levitt & Sons, Antti Lovag, Peter Vetsch, and Paolo Soler |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Simon Pramsten ; animations, Måns Swanberg, Pistachios ; music, Silverbullit |
| Performer |
[Narrator: Simon Chilvers] |
| Notes |
DVD. Region unknown |
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Narration in English. Some interviews in French, German or Portuguese with English subtitles |
| Subject |
Architecture, Modern -- 20th century.
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Sustainable architecture.
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Architecture and society.
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Unbuilt architectural projects.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films
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Video recordings.
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| Author |
Wachtmeister, Jesper.
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Kellagher, Jonas.
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Chilvers, Simon, 1939-
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Pramsten, Simon
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Silverbullit (Musical group)
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Solaris Filmproduktion.
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Eight Millilitres (Firm)
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Sveriges television.
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First Run/Icarus Films.
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