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1. The Competition (2013)
99 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
A raw account of how some of the best architects in the world, design giants like Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry or Zaha Hadid, struggle to beat the competition for the National Museum of Art in ... See full summary »
Director: Angel Borrego Cubero | Stars: Norman Foster, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel
Votes: 66
2. How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? (2010)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary, Biography
The film traces the rise of one of the world's premier architects, Norman Foster, and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design.
Directors: Carlos Carcas, Norberto López Amado | Stars: Norman Foster, Deyan Sudjic
Votes: 745 | Gross: $0.01M
3. Deconstructivist Architects (1990)
58 min | Documentary
By the end of the 1980's a new architectural sensibility challenged the prevailing post-Modern attitude and brought forth new and daring designs. Driven by the philosophy and theory of ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Jacques Derrida, Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid
Votes: 9
4. Kochuu (2003 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary, History
KOCHUU is a visually stunning film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on the Nordic building tradition. Winding its way through visions ... See full summary »
Director: Jesper Wachtmeister | Stars: Tadao Andô, Sverre Fehn, Kristian Gullichsen, Toyo Ito
Votes: 85
5. Rem (IV) (2016)
75 min | Documentary
A documentary about legendary architect and master provocateur Rem Koolhaas.
Director: Tomas Koolhaas | Star: Rem Koolhaas
Votes: 100
6. The Practice of Architecture: Visiting Peter Zumthor (2012)
58 min | Documentary
Architect Peter Zumthor lives and works in the remote village of Haldenstein in the Swiss Canton of Graubünden where he can keep the politics of architecture at a comfortable distance as he... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Kenneth Frampton, Peter Zumthor
7. Tokyo Ride (2020)
90 min | Documentary
One of Japan's most famous architects rides his Alfa Romeo through Tokyo streets and comments on his home town, buildings that influenced him, and his own projects.
Directors: Ila Bêka, Louise Lemoine | Stars: Ryue Nishizawa, Kazuyo Sejima, Yasuo Moriyama, Giulia
Votes: 63
8. Architecture of Infinity (2018)
90 min | Documentary
Beyond the seeing and explaining of buildings, this architecture documentary deals with a very specific aspect of the effects of space: transcendence.
Director: Christoph Schaub | Stars: Raphael Clamer, Cristina Iglésias, Jojo Mayer, Peter Märkli
Votes: 81
9. Alvaro Siza: Transforming Reality (2004)
59 min | Documentary
In "Álvaro Siza Transforming Reality", Portugal's renowned architect discusses his work and tours 15 projects with architectural historian Kenneth Frampton, who has referred to Siza as "one... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Álvaro Siza Vieira, Kenneth Frampton
10. The Edge of the Possible (1998)
58 min | Documentary
Jorn Utzon, acclaimed architect of the Sydney Opera House, tells the story of the design and construction of his masterpiece.
Director: Daryl Dellora | Stars: Jørn Utzon, Philip Drew, Elias Duek-Cohen, Jon Lundberg
Votes: 17
11. Richard Meier in Rome: Building a Church in the City of Churches (2006)
58 min | Documentary
Known for his bold, abstract and stark white buildings, American architect Richard Meier now takes on the challenge of building the Jubilee Church in Rome. Holding the location in high ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Joseph Meier, Richard Meier, Nigel Ryan
12. Jørn Utzon: The Man & The Architect (2018)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
The documentary tells the story of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon's unique gift, brought to the world with the unending support of Lis, the love of his life. His story is told by ... See full summary »
Directors: Lene Borch Hansen, Anna von Lowzow | Stars: Richard Le Plastrier, Oktay Nayman, Jan Utzon, Jørn Utzon
Votes: 28
13. Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity (2013)
51 min | Documentary
Tadao Ando: From Emptiness to Infinity by German filmmaker Mathias Frick, offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the work and processes of Ando, the only architect to have won the ... See full summary »
Director: Mathias Frick | Star: Tadao Andô
Votes: 35
14. Oscar Niemeyer: A Vida é um Sopro (2009)
90 min | Documentary
A documentary on the life, works and philosophy of a genius and a human being of unique "largesse d'esprit".
Director: Fabiano Maciel | Stars: Chico Buarque, Carlos Heitor Cony, Lúcio Costa, Eduardo Galeano
Votes: 244
15. Beyond Utopia: Changing Attitudes in American Architecture (1983)
59 min | Documentary
While visiting four architectural practices in 1982, we discuss the postmodernist movement through its meaning and motives. Beyond Utopia: Changing Attitudes in American Architecture ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Peter Eisenman, Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Philip Johnson
16. Tadao Ando (1988)
58 min | Documentary
Japanese architect, Tadao Ando, roots himself in cultural visions of space, landscape, and juxtaposition. Inspired deeply by his home and heritage, Ando proposes an international ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Star: Tadao Andô
Votes: 21
17. First Person Singular: I.M. Pei (1997 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History
90-minute special on the architect. Filmed throughout the world over a two-year period.
Director: Peter Rosen | Star: I.M. Pei
Votes: 82
18. Building the Gherkin (2005)
89 min | Documentary
Swiss documentary by Mirjam von Arx, the insight into the architecture of Norman Foster, who built the headquarters of Swiss Re, the world's largest reinsurance company in London.
Director: Mirjam von Arx | Stars: Picardi Carla, John Coomber, Norman Foster, Forrester John
Votes: 34
19. Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect (2017)
82 min | Documentary, Biography
Kevin Roche: The Quiet Architect is a feature documentary film that considers many of the key architectural questions through the 70 year career of Pritzker Prize winning Irish-American ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Noonan
Votes: 25
20. Where Architects Live (2014)
78 min | Documentary
The diary of an exploration in the private places of 8 protagonists of world architecture: Shigeru Ban, Mario Bellini, David Chipperfield, Massimiliano Fuksas, Zaha Hadid, Marcio Kogan, Daniel Libeskind and Studio Mumbai.
Director: Francesca Molteni | Stars: Shigeru Ban, Mario Bellini, David Chipperfield, Doriana Fuksas
Votes: 26
21. Arata Isozaki: Early work in Japan (1985)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Renowned architect, Arata Isozaki creates with a rare and specific hand, blending his Japanese culture and education with classic Western aesthetics. Inspired deeply by the architecture he ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Arata Isozaki, Aiko Miyawaki, Kenzo Tange
22. A Day with Zaha Hadid (2004)
58 min | Documentary, Biography
While guiding us through her retrospective exhibition "Zaha Hadid Has Arrived", the renowned architect recalls her career from its beginning, discussing her education, inspiration and ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Star: Zaha Hadid
Votes: 9
23. Japan: 3 Generations of Avant-Garde Architects (1989)
56 min | Documentary
Japan's establishment as an economic superpower led to a Golden Age of Japanese architecture. Six innovators stand out particularly, fusing Japanese traditions with modern materials and technology.
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Tadao Andô, Kenneth Frampton, Itsuko Hasegawa, Arata Isozaki
24. Just Meet (2018)
53 min | Documentary
One of the most influential and recognized architects in te world, Tadao Ando, will guide un through an intimate journey from his studio in Japan to the construction of Casa Wabi in te ... See full summary »
Director: Fernanda Romandía | Star: Tadao Andô
Votes: 8
25. Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect (2008)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary
Rarely has an architect caused as much sensation outside of the architecture community as Rem Koolhaas. His outstanding creations--such as the Dutch Embassy in Berlin, the Seattle Library ... See full summary »
Directors: Markus Heidingsfelder, Min Tesch | Stars: Dirk Baecker, Cecil Balmond, Rene Daalder, Chris Dercon
Votes: 99
26. O Arquitecto e a Cidade Velha (2003)
72 min | Documentary
Álvaro Siza Vieira, a famous visionary Portuguese architect, is called to coordinate the rehabilitation of the monuments and architectural heritage of Cidade Velha (Old Village) in Santiago, one of the African islands of Cape Verde.
Director: Catarina Alves Costa | Star: Álvaro Siza Vieira
Votes: 18
27. The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House (1973)
28 min | Documentary, Short
The Fifth Facade documents the history of this striking and imaginative building, from the selection of the site at Bennelong Point to the official opening in 1973.
Director: Donald Crombie | Stars: Jørn Utzon, Sam Wanamaker
28. Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown (1987)
57 min | Documentary
Driven by their mutual admiration of classical architecture, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott-Brown have worked together to create a space of unique post-Modernist construction. Filmed ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Colin Amery, Alvin Boyarsky, Philip Finkelpearl, Jules Lubbock
29. Oscar Niemeyer, an Architect Committed to His Century (2000)
60 min | Documentary
The testimony of an artist who continues to believe in the socialist ideal. The story of a man who loves women.
Director: Marc-Henri Wajnberg | Star: Oscar Niemeyer
Votes: 19
30. Vizinhos Vicini Buren Nachbarn Neighbours (2016)
150 min | Documentary
A documentary about the social architecture of Pritzker Prize winner architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. We follow the legendary architect through his buildings in Oporto, The Hague, Venice and ... See full summary »
Director: Cândida Pinto | Stars: Adri Duivesteijn, Brigitte Fleck, Álvaro Siza Vieira
31. Frank Gehry: The Formative Years (1988)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Narrated by the architect himself, Frank Gehry: The Formative Years explores his long standing career and unique eye. The film looks at a number of Gehry's projects from private homes to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Billy Al Benston, Ron Davis, Kurt Forster, Kenneth Frampton
32. Sin Manual (2016)
69 min | Documentary
The award winner Japanese architect Toyo Ito designed the International Baroque Museum in Puebla, Mexico. He is well known for his majestic buildings in Europe and Asia that rise with ... See full summary »
Director: Francisco Gonzalez Piña | Star: Toyo Ito
Votes: 7
33. Stirling (1986)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
James Stirling takes us from Germany, to London, to Boston, guiding us through three of his widely famed museums. Though the buildings designed and created by the established architect ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Colin Amery, Charles Jencks, Richard Rogers, Gavin Stamp
34. Frank Gehry: An Architecture of Joy (2000)
58 min | Documentary
"Frank Gehry: An Architecture of Joy" illustrates the unique intertwining of art and architecture throughout Gehry's spectacularly eclectic career. In this portrait, Gehry explores his work... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Rolf Fehlbaum, Frank Gehry, Barbara Jakubeit, Ellsworth Kelly
35. Having a Cigarette with Alvaro Siza (2016)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Iain Dilthey | Star: Álvaro Siza Vieira
Votes: 8
36. Learning from Light: The Vision of I.M. Pei (2009)
PG | 84 min | Documentary
For three years award winning directors Bo Landin and Sterling Van Wagenen have followed 92 year old IM Pei in his work to complete the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar. Their documentary ... See full summary »
Directors: Bo Landin, Sterling Van Wagenen | Stars: Mark Van Wagoner, I.M. Pei
Votes: 43
37. The Museum on the Mountain (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 49 min | Documentary
A Japanese mother and daughter wish to start an art museum with their collection. The location is a nature preserve deep in the Japanese mountains. I.M. Pei is contracted as the architect. ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Rosen
Votes: 16
38. Architects Herzog and De Meuron: Alchemy of Building (2001)
52 min | Documentary
Swiss architects duo Pierre de Meuron and Jacques Herzog - spent their careers virtually rewriting the rules of their chosen field, by coupling a centuries-old art form with a spate of fresh and vital technical innovations.
Director: Beat Kuert | Stars: Pierre De Meuron, Jacques Herzog
39. Siza, l'architecte et la vieille ville (2005)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Catarina Alves Costa | Star: Álvaro Siza Vieira
Votes: 10
40. Arata Isozaki II (1990)
57 min | Documentary
Through a blend of Japanese history and Western influence, Arata Isozaki has built a career around his boldly distinctive architectural style. Constantly challenging the concepts of space, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Michael Eisner, Toshio Hara, Arata Isozaki, Richard Koshalek
41. Jørn Utzon: Clouds (1994 TV Movie)
72 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Pi Michael | Star: Jørn Utzon
42. Lagos/Koolhaas (2002)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary
Architect Rem Koolhaas and a team of students from The Harvard Project on the City, went to Lagos regularly to research the type of urbanity that is produced by uncontrolled, explosive ... See full summary »
Director: Bregtje van der Haak | Star: Rem Koolhaas
Votes: 17
43. A Vision Built: Zaha Hadid (1994)
43 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Boris Penth | Star: Zaha Hadid
44. Bird's Nest - Herzog & De Meuron in China (2008)
Not Rated | 88 min | Documentary
Superstar architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron must negotiate between two cultures, two architectural traditions, and two political systems to build the new National Stadium for ... See full summary »
Directors: Christoph Schaub, Michael Schindhelm | Stars: Pierre De Meuron, Jacques Herzog, Uli Sigg, Ai Weiwei
Votes: 56
45. David Chipperfield: Form Matters (2012)
58 min | Documentary
When the Tuscan city of Pisa commissioned David Chipperfield to create a master plan that would bring new vitality to this historic spot on the Arno, an exhibition of selected works ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Star: David Chipperfield
46. Monster or Miracle? Sydney Opera House (1973 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
A celebratory film about the construction and opening of the Sydney Opera House. Made just prior to the official opening in 1973, it traces the history of Bennelong Point and the ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Larry Sitsky, Jørn Utzon, Sam Wanamaker
47. Entré för två museer (1998 TV Special)
49 min | Documentary
Since the beginning of the 90s, a film team has followed the creation of the new Modern Museum and the Museum of Architecture in Stockholm - from the architectural competition to the ... See full summary »
Director: Lars Wiberg | Stars: Ika Nord, David Elliot, Jöran Lindvall, Olle Granath
48. Frei Otto - Von Seifenblasen und Zelten (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
The Stuttgart architect Frei Otto advocated lightweight construction methods such as sail and membrane constructions as early as the 1950s, at the time of the "concrete boom" and structural "brutalism".
Director: Louis Saul | Stars: Zaha Hadid, Thomas Herzog, Frei Otto, Albert Speer Jr.
49. Álvaro Siza Vieira - Arquiteto de Sonhos (2019 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
An interview with Álvaro Siza Vieira, one of the best architects in the world. With works in Portugal and around the world, he has already received several national and international awards... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Mota | Stars: Fátima Campos Ferreira, Álvaro Siza Vieira
50. Richard Meier (1986)
58 min | Documentary
At mid-career, Meier guides the viewer on a retrospective of his white buildings, from private houses of the 1960s to the Frankfurt and Atlanta Museums of the 1980s--all variations on his ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Blackwood | Stars: Arthur Cohen, Elaine Cohen, Michael Graves, Philip Johnson