Le Corbusier
Synopsis
Making a documentary on Le Corbusier is not easy, because he is undoubtedly the architect most familiar to the general public but also the most unknown. If most people know his great achievements, such as the Cité radieuse of Marseille, the pavilions of the Cité universitaire de Paris or the Tourettes convent, many are unaware of his works in Moscow, Rio de Janeiro or Chandigarh. Roy Oppenheim pays a vibrant tribute to Corbusier, dismissing the criticisms and darker facets of the character. It presents the career of this pioneering architect, as well as his thinking, the essential principle of which was aimed at the development of human beings and the balance of society. Light, space and greenery are integrated into his large futuristic cities, because according to him the eyes of the inhabitants should be drawn into the distance and not into their neighbor's bathroom.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Oppenheim
- Original Title
- Le Corbusier
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- RTS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Oppenheim
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Oppenheim
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Corbusier
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What is Le Corbusier about?
Making a documentary on Le Corbusier is not easy, because he is undoubtedly the architect most familiar to the general public but also the most unknown. If most people know his great achievements, such as the Cité radieuse of Marseille, the pavilions of the Cité universitaire de Paris or the Tourettes convent, many are unaware of his works in Moscow, Rio de Janeiro or Chandigarh. Roy Oppenheim pays a vibrant tribute to Corbusier, dismissing the criticisms and darker facets of the character. It presents the career of this pioneering architect, as well as his thinking, the essential principle of which was aimed at the development of human beings and the balance of society. Light, space and greenery are integrated into his large futuristic cities, because according to him the eyes of the inhabitants should be drawn into the distance and not into their neighbor's bathroom.
Who directed Le Corbusier?
Le Corbusier was directed by Roy Oppenheim.
Who stars in Le Corbusier?
The principal cast of Le Corbusier includes Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, André Wogenscky, Heidi Weber.
When was Le Corbusier released and how long is it?
Le Corbusier was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 29m.