Maillart's Bridges
Maillarts Brücken
Synopsis
Famed Swiss architect and artist Robert Maillart was renowned for his concrete bridges; this documentary examines the elegant design of his engineering masterpieces, which, the film argues, embrace both functionality and aesthetics. Instead of following a traditional journalistic structure, director Heinz Emigholz's spellbinding film reads more like ethereal visual poetry, allowing the beauty of Maillart's work to speak for itself.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heinz Emigholz
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Emigholz
- Original Title
- Maillarts Brücken
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Pym Film, FilmFörderung Hamburg, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinz Emigholz
Heinz Emigholz
Department Leadership Roster
Heinz Emigholz
Director
Heinz Emigholz
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Maillart's Bridges about?
Famed Swiss architect and artist Robert Maillart was renowned for his concrete bridges; this documentary examines the elegant design of his engineering masterpieces, which, the film argues, embrace both functionality and aesthetics. Instead of following a traditional journalistic structure, director Heinz Emigholz's spellbinding film reads more like ethereal visual poetry, allowing the beauty of Maillart's work to speak for itself.
Who directed Maillart's Bridges?
Maillart's Bridges was directed by Heinz Emigholz.
Who stars in Maillart's Bridges?
The principal cast of Maillart's Bridges includes Not specified.
When was Maillart's Bridges released and how long is it?
Maillart's Bridges was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 24m.