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The Promise, Architect BV Doshi

2023 · 90 min

A calm, thoughtful portrait of a wise, witty man, letting you linger in his buildings and stories.

Directed by
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Balkrishna Doshi, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, Louis Kahn
Overview
Balkrishna Doshi (1927-2023) is one of India's most influential 20th century architects and recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Doshi and his practice Vastu-Shilpa has a portfolio spanning over 70 years, including collaborations with both Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn. The film introduces viewers to his famous buildings and offers an exclusive look into his work process. Doshi shares his sources of inspiration and motivation and is also a brilliant storyteller. His presence of mind, his humor and his wisdom create the image of a man from whom we can not only learn to build humanly, but from whom we can learn – to be human.

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Directed by
Jan Schmidt-Garre
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Balkrishna Doshi, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, Louis Kahn
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Jan Schmidt-Garre
    Starring
    Balkrishna Doshi, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, Louis Kahn
    Runtime
    90 min
    Country
    Germany
    Languages
    Hindi, French, English

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