The Builders
Les Bâtisseurs
Synopsis
Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare interviews with Le Corbusier (at his drawing board, no less) and Auguste Perret.
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- Director
- Jean Epstein
- Original Title
- Les Bâtisseurs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Ciné-Liberté
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Epstein
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Jean Epstein
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What is The Builders about?
Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare interviews with Le Corbusier (at his drawing board, no less) and Auguste Perret.
Who directed The Builders?
The Builders was directed by Jean Epstein.
Who stars in The Builders?
The principal cast of The Builders includes Auguste Perret, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, León Jouhaux, René Arrachart.
When was The Builders released and how long is it?
The Builders was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 48m.