Movie Description

Kochuu

(2003)

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.

Cast

Posters

Facts

Original TitleKochuu

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2003-05-23

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 52m

Homepagehttp://www.solarisfilm.se/portfolio/kochuu/

Production CompaniesSolaris Filmproduktion,Icarus Films,First Run Features

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History