Architecture of Infinity (2019)
How can structures, which take up defined, rigid portions of space, make us feel transcendence? How can chapels turn into places of introspection? How can walls grant boundless freedom? Driven by intense childhood impressions, director Christoph Schaub visits extraordinary churches, both ancient and futuristic, and discovers works of art that take him up to the skies and all the way down to the bottom of the ocean. With the help of architects Peter Zumthor, Peter Märkli, and Álvaro Siza Vieira, artists James Turrell and Cristina Iglesias, and drummer Sergé “Jojo” Mayer, he tries to make sense of the world and decipher our spiritual experiences using the seemingly abstract concepts of light, time, rhythm, sound, and shape. The superb cinematography turns this contemplative search into a multi-sensory experience.
Cast
- Peter Zumthor - Himself
- Cristina Iglesias - Herself
- Álvaro Siza Vieira - Himself
- James Turrell - Himself
- Peter Märkli - Himself
- Jojo Mayer - Himself
- Raphael Clamer - Narrator
Screenplay
- Samuel Ammann (Writers' Assistant)
- Christoph Schaub (Screenplay)
Keywords
space, architecture, perception, architecture history, artfilm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Architecture of Infinity about?
- How can structures, which take up defined, rigid portions of space, make us feel transcendence? How can chapels turn into places of introspection? How can walls grant boundless freedom? Driven by intense childhood impressions, director Christoph Schaub visits extraordinary churches, both ancient and futuristic, and discovers works of art that take him up to the skies and all the way down to the bottom of the ocean. With the help of architects Peter Zumthor, Peter Märkli, and Álvaro Siza Vieira, artists James Turrell and Cristina Iglesias, and drummer Sergé “Jojo” Mayer, he tries to make sense of the world and decipher our spiritual experiences using the seemingly abstract concepts of light, time, rhythm, sound, and shape. The superb cinematography turns this contemplative search into a multi-sensory experience.
- Who directed Architecture of Infinity?
- Architecture of Infinity was directed by Christoph Schaub.
- Who stars in Architecture of Infinity?
- Architecture of Infinity stars Peter Zumthor, Cristina Iglesias, Álvaro Siza Vieira, James Turrell, Peter Märkli, Jojo Mayer.
- How long is Architecture of Infinity?
- Architecture of Infinity has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Architecture of Infinity?
- Architecture of Infinity is a Documentary film.