Many Words for Modern

In 1950 architect Anthony B. Almeida was one of the first to introduce modern architecture in Tanzania. At that time architectural modernism was the preferred expression of the intended colonial welfare state. After Independence in 1961 Nyerere’s African socialism used the same architectural style to convey the hope and strength of the new African nation. Following Almeida and some of his colleagues, the film questions what is left of the dreams and ideals of this first generation. It searches for new definitions of happiness in booming African cities like today’s Dar es Salaam. The film documents the everlasting human pursuit of modernity, not only in architecture but also in contemporary urban life.

2021-1985

2021-1985

2021

Glamis Castle: A Royal Residence

Glamis Castle: A Royal Residence

2024

Bauhaus: The Face of the Twentieth Century

Bauhaus: The Face of the Twentieth Century

1994

These Four Walls

These Four Walls

2023

Brutality in Stone

Brutality in Stone

1961

Arata Isozaki: Early work in Japan

Arata Isozaki: Early work in Japan

1985

Les Trésors du Paris haussmannien

Les Trésors du Paris haussmannien

2022

Rome's Invisible City

Rome's Invisible City

2015

Serengeti Stories

2005

Building the Eiffel Tower

2024

Benny and Stockholm House of Culture

Benny and Stockholm House of Culture

2021

Drahý mistře

1996

The KFC

The KFC

2020

The Spirit in Architecture: John Lautner

The Spirit in Architecture: John Lautner

1990

Nel silenzio del parco

Nel silenzio del parco

2024

The Real Thing

The Real Thing

2018

Lullaby to my Father

Lullaby to my Father

2012

Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs

Lost Pyramids of the Aztecs

2020

Île de la Réunion - L'incroyable route qui défie l'Océan

Île de la Réunion - L'incroyable route qui défie l'Océan

2022

The Infinite Happiness

The Infinite Happiness

2015