Mies (1986)

Cast

• Mies van der Rohe - Archive Footage
• Robert A.M. Stern - Self
• Philip Johnson - Self
• Franz Schulze - Narrator
• Peter Blake - Self
• George Danforth - Self
• Arthur Drexler - Self
• Peter Eisenman - Self
• James Ingo Freed - Self
• Myron Goldsmith - Self

Keywords

architect, architecture, modern art, architecture history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mies about?

No understanding of the modern movement in architecture is possible without knowledge of its master builder, Mies van der Rohe. Together with documentation of his life, this film shows all his major buildings, as well as rare film footage of Mies explaining his philosophy. Phyllis Lambert relates her choice of Mies as the architect for the Seagram building. Mies's achievements and continuing influence are debated by architects Robert A.M. Stern, Robert Venturi, and Philip Johnson, by former students and by architectural historians. Mies is seen in rare documentary footage.

Who directed Mies?

Mies was directed by Michael Blackwood.

Who stars in Mies?

Mies stars Mies van der Rohe, Robert A.M. Stern, Philip Johnson, Franz Schulze, Peter Blake, George Danforth.

How long is Mies?

Mies has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).

What genre is Mies?

Mies is a Documentary film.

Where was Mies produced?

Mies was produced in United States of America.