Kochuu

Kochuu

6.0/100h 52m2003
Kochuu

Overview

A film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition and its impact on the Nordic building-tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future, traditions, nature, concrete, gardens and high-tech, KOCHUU tells us how contemporary Japanese architects strive to unite the ways of modern man with the old philosophies in astounding constructions. Interviews with, and works by, Japanese architects Tadad Ando, Kisho Kurokawa, Toyo Ito and Kazuo Shinohara and Scandinavian architects Sverre Fehn, Kristian Gullichsen and Juhani Pallasmaa.

Genres

DocumentaryHistory

Production Companies

Solaris Filmproduktion
Icarus Films
First Run Features

Additional Information

Original Title:Kochuu
Original Language:Finnish
Status:Released
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