The New Apartment (1930)
A commissioned film for Schweizerischer Werkbund (SWB), Die neue Wohnung was produced for the Basel architectural and interior design exhibition, WOBA, to demonstrate innovative aspects of modern architecture and highlight their differences from the event’s highly conservative approach. Despite its ad campaign roots, Richter's touch is not absent; The surviving version, aimed at a "bourgeois" Swiss public, presents decluttered, functional architecture and decor as superior to the traditional and luxurious "ancient" ways of living.
Director: Hans Richter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: December 31, 1930
Screenplay
Cinematography: Emil Berna
Production: Schweizer Werkbund, Zürich
Country: Switzerland
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
architecture
More Films by Director: Hans Richter
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New Apartment about?
- A commissioned film for Schweizerischer Werkbund (SWB), Die neue Wohnung was produced for the Basel architectural and interior design exhibition, WOBA, to demonstrate innovative aspects of modern architecture and highlight their differences from the event’s highly conservative approach. Despite its ad campaign roots, Richter's touch is not absent; The surviving version, aimed at a "bourgeois" Swiss public, presents decluttered, functional architecture and decor as superior to the traditional and luxurious "ancient" ways of living.
- Who directed The New Apartment?
- The New Apartment was directed by Hans Richter.
- How long is The New Apartment?
- The New Apartment has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is The New Apartment?
- The New Apartment is a Documentary film.
- Where was The New Apartment produced?
- The New Apartment was produced in Switzerland.