Places for the Soul
Synopsis
An intimate portrait of Christopher Alexander, a critic of modern architecture on a lifelong quest to build harmonious, livable places in today’s world. The film tells the story of two projects – a spectacular high school in Japan and an innovative homeless shelter in California. For Alexander, feelings come first, users are deeply engaged and process is paramount. We discover what happens when an architect’s unconventional method collides with standard practices in his profession.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruth Landy
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Most, Ruth Landy
- Original Score
- Gary Malkin, Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- Places for the Soul
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruth Landy
Stephen Most, Ruth Landy
Gary Malkin, Jeff Beal
Dyanna Taylor
Joseph De Francesco
Ruth Landy
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Most
Writer
Ruth Landy
Director
Joseph De Francesco
Editor
Ruth Landy
Writer
Ruth Landy
Producer
Dyanna Taylor
Director of Photography
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What is Places for the Soul about?
An intimate portrait of Christopher Alexander, a critic of modern architecture on a lifelong quest to build harmonious, livable places in today’s world. The film tells the story of two projects – a spectacular high school in Japan and an innovative homeless shelter in California. For Alexander, feelings come first, users are deeply engaged and process is paramount. We discover what happens when an architect’s unconventional method collides with standard practices in his profession.
Who directed Places for the Soul?
Places for the Soul was directed by Ruth Landy.
Who stars in Places for the Soul?
The principal cast of Places for the Soul includes Christopher Alexander, Ruth Landy.
When was Places for the Soul released and how long is it?
Places for the Soul was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Places for the Soul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Places for the Soul was composed by Gary Malkin, Jeff Beal.