In ArchDaily we have mentioned films, whether because of its content closely related with Architecture, or because of the space, photography, atmosphere, or any other relevant feature to our practice that could mean a certain value through an Architect’s eyes.
From this week and on, we will propose a film for you to watch – enjoy – and comment if you want to share your thoughts about the movie with us. We have already a starting list which still open for your recommendations.
The first movie to introduce is a classic from the ’80, “The Belly of an Architect” by the British director Peter Greenaway.
More info after the break.
MAIN INFO
Original Title: The Belly of an Architect Year: 1987 Runtime: 108 min. Country: United Kingdom, Italy Director: Peter Greenaway Writer: Peter Greenaway Soundtrack: Wim Mertens & Glenn Branca Photography Director: Sacha Vierny Cast: Brian Dennehy, Chloe Webb, Lambert Wilson, Sergio Fantoni, Stefania Casini
PLOT
The American architect Stourley Kracklite has been commissioned to construct an exhibition in Rome dedicated to the architecture of Etienne-Louis Boullée. Doubts arise among his Italian colleagues to the legitimacy of Boullée among the pantheon of famed architects, perhaps because Boullée was an inspiration for Adolf Hitler’s architect Albert Speer.
Tirelessly dedicated to the project, Kracklite’s marriage quickly dissolves along with his health. His physical and social ruin in some way corresponds to the decline of his idol Boullée, who remained relatively forgotten until the twentieth century.
Kracklite becomes obsessed with the historical Caesar Augustus after hearing that Livia, the wife of Augustus, supposedly poisoned him. Kracklite assumes that his own wife Louisa has tried to do the same due to his increasing stomach pains.
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