Architect Athfield
Synopsis
Examines the practical philosophy, the achievements and frustrations of one of New Zealand's most lively and innovative architects, Ian Athfield. The film provides a portrait of the architect and his work both in New Zealand and his project to design housing for 140,000 squatters from the Tondo area of Manila in the Philippines, for which Athfield won an international competition in 1975.
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- Director
- Sam Neill
- Original Score
- Jan Preston
- Original Title
- Architect Athfield
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand National Film Unit, NZBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Neill
Jan Preston
Greg Stitt
Tom Williamson
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Williamson
Producer
Sam Neill
Director
Greg Stitt
Editor
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What is Architect Athfield about?
Examines the practical philosophy, the achievements and frustrations of one of New Zealand's most lively and innovative architects, Ian Athfield. The film provides a portrait of the architect and his work both in New Zealand and his project to design housing for 140,000 squatters from the Tondo area of Manila in the Philippines, for which Athfield won an international competition in 1975.
Who directed Architect Athfield?
Architect Athfield was directed by Sam Neill.
Who stars in Architect Athfield?
The principal cast of Architect Athfield includes Sam Neill, Ian Athfield.
When was Architect Athfield released and how long is it?
Architect Athfield was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Architect Athfield?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Architect Athfield was composed by Jan Preston.