Topic: Architecture

Direction José Antonio Muñiz · Javier Téllez

Direction José María Pérez

Direction Sofía Mora

Cast Rodolfo Livingston

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Kirk Douglas · Kim Novak · Ernie Kovacs · Barbara Rush

Synopsis Strangers When We Meet (1960) follows the story of Larry Coe, a dedicated architect who finds himself entangled in a passionate affair with his alluring neighbor, Maggie Gault. Both individuals are already committed to their respective families, which complicates their...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Gary Cooper · Patricia Neal · Raymond Massey · Kent Smith

Synopsis The Fountainhead (1949) follows the story of Howard Roark, a principled architect portrayed by Gary Cooper. Roark's unwavering commitment to his artistic vision leads him to reject projects that compromise his aesthetic principles, opting instead to work as a laborer...

Direction Jacques Tati

Cast Jacques Tati · Jean-Pierre Zola · Adrienne Servantie · Lucien Frégis

Synopsis Mon oncle (1958) follows the story of Monsieur Hulot, whose brother-in-law oversees a modern plastics factory. Hulot's nephew is raised in a highly automated home, reflecting the technological advancements of the era. To counteract Hulot's influence on his son, the...

Direction Ramón Gener · Joan Costa

Cast Ramón Gener

Synopsis This is Art (TV Series) (2017) delves into the captivating world of artistic expression and the profound emotions that drive creativity. This documentary series explores the diverse landscapes of art, from the creation process to the emotional resonance that art...

Direction Fabiano Maciel

Cast Oscar Niemeyer · Eduardo Galeano · Chico Buarque de Hollanda · José Saramago

Direction Ashley Gething · Matthew Hill · Tim Niel

Cast Liev Schreiber · Simon Schama · David Olusoga · Mary Beard

Synopsis Civilisations (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a fresh take on Kenneth Clark's seminal 1969 documentary, delving into the accomplishments, creativity, and cultural heritage of societies worldwide. This captivating series takes viewers on a journey through time, from the majestic temples of...

Direction León Siminiani

Cast Marta Carmona · Manuel Egozkue

Direction Brady Corbet

Cast Adrien Brody · Felicity Jones · Guy Pearce · Joe Alwyn

Synopsis The Brutalist (2024) follows the journey of László Toth, a forward-thinking architect, and his wife Erzsébet as they escape the turmoil of post-war Europe in 1947, seeking to reestablish their professional reputation and experience the dawn of modern America. Their...

Direction José Luis Guerín

Synopsis En construcción (2001) follows the year-and-a-half journey of Spanish filmmaker Jose Luis Guerin as he captures the transformation of the El Chino neighborhood in Barcelona through the construction of a new apartment building. From an initial 110 hours of footage,...

Direction Kate Haddock · Mike Ibeji · Melisa Akdogan · Stuart Everett

Cast Eddie McCann · Alisdair Simpson · Peter Harlowe · Brian Dobson

Direction Jill Magid

Synopsis The Proposal (2018) follows the journey of an artist who is determined to unlock the archives of Mexico's most renowned architect, aiming to make these valuable historical records accessible to the public. The documentary delves into the challenges and triumphs...

Direction William Gazecki

Cast Jacque Fresco · Larry King · William Gazecki · Roxanne Meadows

Synopsis Future by Design (2006) explores the extraordinary life and expansive vision of Jacque Fresco, a figure often likened to a contemporary Da Vinci. Comparable to luminaries such as Einstein and Buckminster Fuller, Jacque is a self-taught visionary who identifies himself...

Direction Matt Tyrnauer

Cast Thomas Campanella · Mindy Fullilove · Alexander Garvin · Paul Goldberger

Synopsis Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (2016) delves into the historic clash that unfolded in the mid-20th century between Jane Jacobs, a passionate activist, and Robert Moses, a powerful urban planner. This documentary chronicles their intense struggle over the destiny...

Direction Tino Calabuig

Cast José Alarcón · Jose Duran · Rosa María Escudero · Fernando Galindo

Direction Kogonada

Cast John Cho · Haley Lu Richardson · Parker Posey · Michelle Forbes

Synopsis Columbus (2017) follows the journey of a Korean-born man who becomes stranded in the small, architecturally significant city of Columbus, Indiana. His father, a renowned architect, is in a coma, leaving him to navigate the unfamiliar surroundings. During his stay,...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Jack Hawkins · Joan Collins · Dewey Martin · Alex Minotis

Synopsis Land of the Pharaohs (1955) is set in ancient Egypt, where Pharaoh Khufu (Jack Hawkins) is driven by an intense desire to amass gold and ensure it accompanies him into the afterlife. He enlists the help of Vashtar (James Robertson...

Direction Peter Greenaway

Cast Brian Dennehy · Chloe Webb · Lambert Wilson · Sergio Fantoni

Synopsis The Belly of an Architect (1987) follows the tumultuous journey of a charismatic American architect, played by the dynamic Dennehy, as he navigates the complexities of his personal life and health while meticulously preparing for an exhibition in Rome. This...