Kochuu
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2003-05-23
Runtime: 52 mins
Director: Jesper Wachtmeister
Writer: Jesper Wachtmeister
Spoken language: suomi, 日本語, svenska
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: Kochuu
Production Companies: Solaris Filmproduktion, Icarus Films, First Run Features
Production Countries: Sweden
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