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The Century of Le Corbusier

2015 · 52 min

A measured, thoughtful documentary that walks through a turbulent century through one architect's words and recollections.

Directed by
Juliette Cazanave
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Dominique Parent
Overview
Based on interviews and personal writings, this documentary gives an overview of life at the time: the century of world wars, ideologies and totalitarianism.

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Directed by
Juliette Cazanave
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Dominique Parent
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • art
    • politics
    • war
    • identity
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    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Juliette Cazanave
    Starring
    Dominique Parent
    Cinematography
    Jean-Marc Bouzou
    Runtime
    52 min
    Country
    France
    Languages
    English

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