The Promise. Architect BV Doshi

dir. Jan Schmidt-Garre / 2023 / Germany / 90min.
Balkrishna Doshi was one of India's most influential 20th century architects and recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. What is his legacy?

Balkrishna Doshi (19272023) 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.

duration:
90 min
country / year of production:
Germany / 2023
director:
Jan Schmidt-Garre
cinematography:
Diethard Prengel
producer:
Thomas Nitsche, Jan Schmidt-Garre, Marieke Schroeder / PARS Media
selected festivals and awards:
2023 – DOK Fest Monachium
sections:
Muse and Inspiration
tags:
biopic art cities architecture

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