Two documentary films by bert haanstra for which his father wrote the scenarios were nominated for an academy award for documentary. Perhaps no one is better situated to forge a behindthescenes look at rem koolhaas than his son, tomas koolhaas. So my group chose rem koolhaas, a popular dutch architect. Architect rem koolhaas has expressed his excitement at building in manhattan for the first time, in a movie. He has been called a modernist, a deconstructivist, and a structuralist, yet many critics claim he leans toward humanism. Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father. Other presented films over the course of the festival include a featurelength movie on the life of dutch architect rem koolhaas, a documentary and panel discussion on britains maggies homes. Rem exposes the human experience of architecture via the lens of rem koolhaas major works. This is the 1st official trailer for rem a documentary about the architect rem koolhaas. His father was a novelist, critic, and screenwriter.
Feature length documentary film about the architect rem koolhaas. Goodall is top tier of the most steadfast and inspirational leaders on earth, and this film is a stunning accomplishment. But rem, the upcoming documentary, is not about rem koolhaas personal life, a normal career trajectory, omas works or classical urban scenes of the cities. Delirious new york by rem koolhaas pdf since its original publication in 1978, delirious new york has attained mythic status. Plus the chance to submit 1 question for rem koolhaas which will be asked to him during a special interview that will be filmed, edited and then released online with a questions by credit for you. The main idea of these architecture films can be the life and work of a star architect, a display of the work of an architecture school, or even a story or concept tackling cities. Every week journeyman offers a brand new documentary, fresh out of. We are let into bjarkes creative processes as well as the endless compromises that his work entails. Globetrotting documentary by rem koolhaas s son tomas finds the film maker racing to keep up with his 71yearold father and struggling to achieve objectivity. Back in print in a newly designed edition, this influential cultural. We were asked to do some research on famous architects.
Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father around the globe, playing witness to rem s extraordinary creativity, as well as exploring his works through the eyes of those who actually inhabit them. Watch the official trailer for tomas koolhaas upcoming. He doesnt necessarily wait for you so i was a lot of the time running behind him. Exclusive interview with tomas koolhaas about rem documentary. The best architecture movies, films and documentaries that are available to buy, download and stream online. The irrational exuberance of rem koolhaas is adapted from a chapter in architecture and capitalism. The irrational exuberance of rem koolhaas places journal. Rem koolhaas born november 17, 1944 is a dutch architect and urbanist known for his innovative, cerebral designs.
Tomas koolhaas made an architectural documentary about his father rem koolhaas, arguably, the most speculative and prominent architect, theorist and urbanist in the world. The documentary rem premieres out of competition at 73rd venice movie festival on sept. Jump to navigation jump to search initial visibility. Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem. Filmed and directed by tomas koolhaas, the architects son, the documentary aims to take a peek inside the creative mind of rem koolhaas, following him in his daily life and thoughts. The house in bordeaux designed in 1998 by rem koolhaas oma. Why rem koolhaas switched from scriptwriting to architecture.
The labased filmmaker just wrapped up rem, a documentary about his father as he travels the world and reflects on his work. Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father around the. Tomas koolhaas premieres at 73rd venice international film festival the already acclaimed rem 2016, section fuori concorso a movie and not only the mere biopic on his father, the pritzker prize 2000 and multiawarded architect rem koolhaas. A video we made for our assignment, taylors university school of architecture.
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The man and architect is great, the documentary about a portion of his career, not so much. Rem koolhaas guggenheim show imagines a dystopian future for humanity. You can purchaserent the film in most regions using this this is the 1st official trailer for rem a documentary about the architect rem koolhaas. Tomas koolhaas is raising funds for rem rem koolhaas documentary on kickstarter. Rem koolhaas netherlands, 1985, jef cornelis, 76 mins and rem usa, 2016, tomas koolhaas, 75 mins provide an intimate insight into the breadth of the architects influential and celebrated career, guiding us through his thinking. Remment koolhaas, usually abbreviated to rem koolhaas, was born on 17 november 1944 in rotterdam, netherlands, to anton koolhaas 19121992 and selinde pietertje roosenburg born 1920. Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem koolhaas has redefined the role of the architect in the world. Made from less drama and more realism, architecture movies and documentaries can also leave a viewer mesmerized with delight, just as a hollywood action film can leave him breathless. Chicago is home to one the student center at the illinois institute of technology. Rem is a fast walker and hes always got somewhere to be, said tomas koolhaas, speaking to dezeen in late 2016. Rem koolhaas documentary 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Our cities are the brainchildren of reagan and thatcher rem koolhaas, curator of this years venice architecture biennale, tells jonathan glancey why the. First project of the living architectures series, koolhaas houselife portrays. Rem koolhaas on charlie rose discussing rem documentary. A documentary about legendary architect and master provocateur rem koolhaas. A kind of architect offers a thoughtprovoking portrait of the architect. A film on one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture. In line with his principles of dynamism, this unique documentary. Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem koolhaas has. But rem, the upcoming documentary, is not about rem koolhaas. Rem koolhaas is the architect behind some of modern designs most acclaimed buildings. Despite the prominence and notoriety of rem koolhaas there is not a single.
Filmed by markus heidingsfelder and min tesch, and produced by arthouse films, rem koolhaas. Renowned dutch architectural thinker and designer rem koolhaas is a singular genius with an astounding body of work. He began his career as a journalist, working for the haagse post, and as a setdesigner in the netherlands and hollywood. Koolhaas houselife portrays one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture of recent years.
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