Cathedrals of Culture - Part 1

  • February 3, 2018 / 18:00
  • February 10, 2018 / 18:00

Directors: Wim Wenders, Michael Glawogger, Michael Madsen
Germany, Denmark, Norway, Austria, France, Japan, USA, 2014, 80’, color
English with Turkish subtitles

Cathedrals of Culture is about the soul of buildings allows six iconic and very different buildings to speak for themselves, examining human life from the unblinking perspective of a manmade structure. Six acclaimed filmmakers bring their own visual style and artistic approach to the project. Buildings, they show us, are material manifestations of human thought and action: the Berlin Philharmonic, an icon of modernity; the National Library of Russia, a kingdom of thoughts; Halden Prison, the world’s most humane prison... Cathedrals of Culture explores how each of these landmarks reflects our culture and guards our collective memory.

Part 1
Wim Wenders (28’)         
Berlin Philharmonic
Michael Glawogger (26’)
National Library of Russia
Michael Madsen (26’)     
Halden Prison          
 
These screenings are free of admissions. Drop in, no reservations.

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The Human Scale

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Cathedrals of Culture - Part 1

Cathedrals of Culture - Part 1

The Infinite Happiness

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Cathedrals of Culture - Part 2

Cathedrals of Culture - Part 2

Trailer

Cathedrals of Culture - Part 1

Turquerie

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