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My Father, the Genius
My Father, the Genius (2002)

Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about architecture, Documentaire sur une personnalité

When long-estranged father, dreamer and visionary architect, Glen Small bequeaths his daughter the task of writing his biography, she answers instead with a film about his career and rocky private life - while he is still alive. "My Father, The Genius" explores the precarious framework on which a career and family are built. How does a man dedicate his entire life to "saving the world through architecture," yet miss some basics at home? How does one balance creative obsession with familial obligations?
The Madman and The Cathedral
The Madman and The Cathedral (2009)
, 19minutes
Directed by Aliocha
Origin France
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about religion, Documentary films about architecture, Documentary films about religion

Almost 50 years ago, Justo Gallego Martinez promised himself that he would dedicate the rest of his life to the construction of a cathedral. He is now 84 years old and still building.
The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the Desert
The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the Desert (2013)

Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about architecture
Actors Jean-Michel Cousteau, Catherine Hardwicke

The documentary focuses on the life of influential architect, environmentalist and philosopher Paolo Soleri. An Italian native, Soleri was born in 1919 and traveled to the United States in the 40s to meet and mentor with Frank Lloyd Wright. During the source of the film Scafuro features several interviews and ponders what might come of mankind and architecture in a world dealing with so many crises.
If You Build It
If You Build It (2013)
, 1h25
Directed by Patrick Creadon
Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about education, Documentary films about architecture

In 2010, Superintendent of Public Schools for Bertie County, Chip Zullinger (1951-2014) had been hired to address the school district's serious shortcomings. After completing four large architectural projects with designer Emily Pilloton (author of the 2009 book Design Revolution) and architect Matt Miller, Zullinger invited the two to create a high school curriculum.
Le Corbusier, l'architecte du bonheur
Le Corbusier, l'architecte du bonheur (1957)
, 22minutes
Directed by Pierre Kast
Origin France
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about architecture
Actors France Roche

Le film montre les différentes œuvres de Le Corbusier, puis décrit le projet d'aménagement de Paris et l'unité d'habitation de Marseille.
Koolhaas Houselife
Koolhaas Houselife (2008)

Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about architecture

L'architecte et artiste Ila Bêka ainsi que la cinéaste Louise Lemoine, ont décidé en 2008 de réaliser une série de film, « Living Architectures ». « Living Architectures » cherche à développer une façon différente de regarder l'architecture, plus vivante, plus « habitée » « Koolhass House Life » est le premier des films de cette série, et nous fait visiter un des chefs d'œuvres d'architecture contemporaine, une maison à Bordeaux conçue par Rem Koolhaas... Son propriétaire est en fauteuil roulant depuis un accident de voiture dans lequel il a failli perdre la vie. Cette maison, qui est une merveille d'ingénierie, fut donc conçue avec des murs qui bougent, des lits qui se lèvent, des plateformes automatisées pour lui offrir une liberté de mouvement complète.