Originally released as a motion picture in 1984. Interviewee: Isidro Puig Boada ; Boada's voice over: Seiji Miyaguchi. Booklet (36 p.) features a new essay by art historian Dore Ashton, a reminiscence by Hiroshi Teshigahara, and Hiroshi and Sofu discussing their trip to the West. Special features: Disc one: New, restored digital transfer; original theatrical trailer ; Disc two: New video interview with architect Arata Isozaki; "Gaudí, Catalunya, 1959," footage from director Hiroshi Teshigahara's first trip to Spain; "Visions of space: 'God's architect,'" one-hour BBC special on Antonio Gaudí's life and work; a program on Gaudí by director Ken Russell; "Sculptures by Sofu - Vita" short film by Teshigahara on the sculpture of his father Sofu Teshigahara ; booklet.
Summary:
Antonio Gaudí designed some of the world's most astonishing buildings, interiors, and parks. Takes viewers on a tour of Gaudí's truly spectacular architecture, including his massive, still-unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia cathedral.
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