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.

Berlin Babylon

Berlin Babylon

2001

The Living Stones of Sacsayhuamán

The Living Stones of Sacsayhuamán

2014

Wiener Barock - Der Architekt dreier Kaiser

Wiener Barock - Der Architekt dreier Kaiser

2024

Orsay, les grandes métamorphoses

Orsay, les grandes métamorphoses

2020

Kanade

Kanade

Der lange Weg ans Licht

Der lange Weg ans Licht

2008

Alvar Aalto: A Finnish Architect

1972

Hong Kong’s Secret City

1988

Jean Nouvel: Guthrie Theater

2008

Darwin's Nightmare

Darwin's Nightmare

2005

Arquitetura, A Transformação do Espaço

Arquitetura, A Transformação do Espaço

1972

This is How the Obelisk Was Born

This is How the Obelisk Was Born

1936

Arne Jacobsen’s Modern Denmark

Arne Jacobsen’s Modern Denmark

2021

Gare du Nord : La Plus Grande Gare d'Europe

Gare du Nord : La Plus Grande Gare d'Europe

2018

Son of Torum

1989

Tadao Ando: Samurai Architect

Tadao Ando: Samurai Architect

2019

Palladio: The Power Of Architecture

Palladio: The Power Of Architecture

2019

Arles, au cœur de la cité antique

Arles, au cœur de la cité antique

2021

Neutra: Survival Through Design

Neutra: Survival Through Design

2019

Secrets of Sacred Architecture

Secrets of Sacred Architecture

2022