Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte (2003)
Constructing freestone buildings on the cheap, Pouillon made a name for himself at the end of the 1940s in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, shaking up his peers who only dreamed of towers and concrete bars. In Algiers, until Independence, he built in record time thousands of homes for the poorest, real urban projects inspired by traditional forms. In the Paris region, to build comfortable buildings quickly and well, nestled in the greenery, he becomes a promoter: this too adventurous bet leads him to prison and retains his reputation. Not very explicit about this complex affair, but seduced by a contemporary architecture that combines technical inventiveness and ancient references, Christian Meunier films by multiplying the angles of view. Today's lively atmospheres are interspersed with archive footage, while Pouillon's writings are read off. Moved, his collaborators evoke a demanding and generous man, with an infectious passion.
Cast
- Fernand Pouillon - Self (archive footage)
- Jean-Jacques Deluz - Architect
- Rachid Fehri - Self
- Jean Lucien Bonillo - Architect
- Jean-Pierre Siame - Architect
- Jean-Marie Chevallier - Self
- Jean Chenivesse - Self
- Jacques Chanaud - Self
- François Chaslin - Self
- Jean-François Susini - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
france, architecture, art, algeria, mid century, fernand pouillon, social architecture
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte about?
- Constructing freestone buildings on the cheap, Pouillon made a name for himself at the end of the 1940s in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, shaking up his peers who only dreamed of towers and concrete bars. In Algiers, until Independence, he built in record time thousands of homes for the poorest, real urban projects inspired by traditional forms. In the Paris region, to build comfortable buildings quickly and well, nestled in the greenery, he becomes a promoter: this too adventurous bet leads him to prison and retains his reputation. Not very explicit about this complex affair, but seduced by a contemporary architecture that combines technical inventiveness and ancient references, Christian Meunier films by multiplying the angles of view. Today's lively atmospheres are interspersed with archive footage, while Pouillon's writings are read off. Moved, his collaborators evoke a demanding and generous man, with an infectious passion.
- Who directed Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte?
- Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte was directed by Christian Meunier.
- Who stars in Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte?
- Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte stars Fernand Pouillon, Jean-Jacques Deluz, Rachid Fehri, Jean Lucien Bonillo, Jean-Pierre Siame, Jean-Marie Chevallier.
- How long is Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte?
- Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte?
- Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte produced?
- Fernand Pouillon, Le roman d'un architecte was produced in France.