MAILLARTS BRÜCKEN
(Maillart's Bridges)
Heinz Emigholz,
D 2001,
24 min
Architecture as Autobiography – Robert Maillart (1872-1940)
Photography und beyond – Part 3
This film explores 14 works of the swiss artist, civil engineer and legendary bridge builder Robert Maillart designed between 1910 and 1935. Maillart revolutionized with his functional reduction of material the work of bridge building and created his own world of forms.
Awards and Festivals
- Berlinale 2001 / Forum (Premiere)
- Viennale 2001
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2003
- New York Film Festival 2002
