Bâtir
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After filming the construction site of the Berlitz Palace (2nd), Pierre Chenal shows us in contrast other contemporary architectural achievements which, using the same technical processes, do not sacrifice the structure of iron and concrete for decoration. A documentary to the glory of the modern designs of Mallet-Stevens and Le Corbusier.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1931-01-01
Runtime: 17 mins
Director: Pierre Chenal
Writer: Pierre Chenal, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Documentary
Original title: Bâtir
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Production Countries: France
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