Story of milstein hall coarchitect chronicled in documentary. Why rem koolhaas thinks we should all pay attention to. Jan 08, 2018 directed by his son, tomas koolhaas, the documentary address part of the ideas and works of rem koolhaas, dutch architect, and thinker grandson of the architect dirk roosenburg and son of author and thinker anton koolhaas. He spoke to dezeen about the movie, their relationship and taking narrative tips from kanye west. Renowned dutch architectural thinker and designer rem koolhaas is a singular genius with an astounding body of work. Jan 29, 2018 over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem koolhaas has shaken up the field of architecture, and redefined the role of the architect in the world. The feature length documentary, which focuses on the work of tomas famed father, rem koolhaas, is the first architectural film to comprehensively explore the human conditions in and around rem koolhaas buildings from a ground level perspective.
The featurelength documentary will focus on how the architects buildings are used by. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Rem follows its titular architect around the world, visiting his projects and investigating their human impact. Koolhaas son makes a documentary about dad architecture. Exclusive interview with tomas koolhaas about rem documentary. Tomas koolhaas made an architectural documentary about his father rem koolhaas, arguably, the most speculative and prominent architect, theorist and urbanist in the world.
Like nathaniel kahn, tomas koolhaas has made a film about his father, the celebrated architect, but this is no intimate family portrait rem himself gets only a supporting role. The man and architect is great, the documentary about a portion of his career, not. The labased filmmaker just wrapped up rem, a documentary about his father as he travels the world and reflects on his work. A kind of architect is an engaging portrait of a visionary man that takes us to the heart of his ideas. Among other topics, the conversation touches upon koolhaas s specific tools and methods for filming architectural space, and the. Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father around the globe, playing witness to rem s extraordinary creativity, as well as exploring his works through the eyes of those who. Mar 20, 2018 rem koolhaas knows the importance of the people who inhabit the buildings, tomas koolhaas said, so he made sure to capture this in his documentary. Aug 11, 2016 globetrotting documentary by rem koolhaass son tomas finds the filmmaker racing to keep up with his 71yearold father and struggling to achieve objectivity. Tomas koolhaas my doc rem about rem koolhaas is available now on itunes, amazon etc. Two documentary films by bert haanstra for which his father wrote the scenarios were nominated for an academy award for documentary. Rem documentary, a tomas koolhaas film about his father, architect rem koolhaas.
In this episode of gsapp conversations, tomas koolhaas the director of the much anticipated documentary biopic rem, a film about the eponymous founder of the office for metropolitan architecture oma, rem koolhaas discusses the movie at length. Titled rem, it provides a closer look at the worldrenowned architect, one thats both introspective and retrospective. Sep 01, 2017 renowned dutch architectural thinker and designer rem koolhaas is a singular genius with an astounding body of work. A valentine from a son to his father as well as a largely absorbing architecture. Currently working on feature length documentary about my father rem koolhaas, for more info on the film use the link below. The art of figuring out how to the world works rem. Rem is a rare and unique insight into the mind of a genius. Rem exposes the human experience of architecture via the lens of rem koolhaas major works. Oct 06, 2016 the story of rem has been a labor of love for his son tomas, who spent five years dissecting his fathers work. Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father. Globetrotting documentary by rem koolhaas s son tomas finds the filmmaker racing to keep up with his 71yearold father and struggling to achieve objectivity. A critic and responsible for one of the most brilliant minds in the world architecture, rem, is today the owner of a. Tomas koolhaas starts kickstarter for rem documentary.
An artful glimpse into the brilliant mind of the worlds most celebrated architect. I discovered him when i was in architecture school. The story of rem has been a labor of love for his son tomas, who spent five years dissecting his fathers work. Tomas koolhaas is currently aiming to raise funds to complete his rem documentary on kickstarter. Remment koolhaas, usually abbreviated to rem koolhaas, was born on 17 november 1944 in rotterdam, netherlands, to anton koolhaas 19121992 and selinde pietertje roosenburg born 1920. Before moving to the united states, he worked in various of media related jobs in his home town.
Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem koolhaas has shaken up the field of architecture, and redefined the role of the architect in the world. Sep 09, 2016 the documentary rempremieres out of competition at 73rd venice movie festival on sept. Rem rem koolhaas documentary by tomas koolhaas kickstarter. Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem koolhaas has redefined the role of the architect in the world. How would tomas koolhaas study of his father fare against my architect, nathaniel kahns academy awardnominated documentary about his late.
Titled rem, the film exposes the human experience of architecture through many. Directors markus heidingsfelder and min tesch have made a visually inventive, thoughtprovoking portrait of the architect, prompting rem koolhaas to state, its the only film about me that i have liked. Cinematographer tomas koolhas is about to present rem the feature length documentary that showcases how the architectures designed by. Adam brillhart, john anthal, sean obrian, kenny modrow bio rem koolhaas, early years rem koolhaas was born in rotterdam, the netherlands. Olsson, \u0026 noddle companies are hosting an exclusive screening of rem, a tomas koolhaas film about his father, legendary architect, rem koolhaas. Booking is mandatory to attend the screening, no ticket will be sold on the day of the event. Rem koolhaas on charlie rose discussing rem documentary.
For latest updates and information on screenings please check our social media. Cinematographer tomas koolhaas, son of notorious rem koolhaas, has shared with us his latest clips from the feature length documentary film, rem. This movie is told as a cohesive story of the rise of rem koolhaas and his. Rem koolhaas, the star architect behind pradas sets, opens. Feature length documentary film about the architect rem koolhaas. Kanye west announces second film in donda and rem koolhaas. Koolhaas son mak es a docume ntary about dad film rem is an exploration of what architecture means to those who inhabit it and create it share. Directed by tomas koolhaas 2016, usa, 75 minutes, pg. Mar 26, 2016 rem koolhaas a kind of architect indisciplinar ufmg. Rem koolhaas knows the importance of the people who inhabit the buildings, tomas koolhaas said, so he made sure to capture this in his documentary. Earlier this month, a documentary about dutch architect rem koolhaas, directed by his son, tomas, was finally released after two years spent touring film festivals. In this episode of gsapp conversations, tomas koolhaas the director of the much anticipated documentary biopic rem, a film about the eponymous founder of the office for metropolitan architecture. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform.
Koolhaas s heroic trajectory provides an impossible formula for success, combining unquestioned genius with a waning culture of willigness to embrace the figure of the starchitect. Oct 06, 2017 in this episode of gsapp conversations, tomas koolhaasthe director of the much anticipated documentarybiopic rem, a film about the eponymous founder of the office for metropolitan architecture oma, rem koolhaasdiscusses the movie at length. Tomas koolhaas starts kickstarter for rem documentary, interviews kanye. May 02, 2018 filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father around the globe, playing witness to rem s extraordinary creativity, as well as exploring his works through the eyes of those who actually inhabit them.
His father was a novelist, critic, and screenwriter. A rare and unique insight into the mind of a genius. Rem koolhaas, dutch architect known for buildings and writings that embrace the energy of modernity. Tomas koolhaas made it quite clear right from the start that this documentary film about his father, aptly entitled rem, was not going to be an. People are always asking me how it was different making a film about my father. This is the 1st official trailer for rem a documentary about the architect rem koolhaas. Aug 16, 2016 watch the trailer for the new rem koolhaas documentary rem premieres at the venice film festival next month. Last autumn, tomas koolhaas released a film about his father, architect rem koolhaas. Architecture documentaries to watch in 2018 free download. Last night i rented the rem koolhaas movie off amazon and thoroughly enjoyed it. You can purchaserent the film in most regions using this official trailer for rem documentary on vimeo. After a fouryear journey filming dutch architect rem koolhaas across the world, tomas koolhaas has made a new film about his father titled rem. Feature length documentary film about the architect. The result is having the feeling of being inside his head.
Since this is the first documentary ive ever directed, but youve had numerous films made about you, it makes more sense for me to ask you. Perhaps no one is better situated to forge a behindthescenes look at rem koolhaas than his son, tomas koolhaas. Tomas koolhaas s documentary was a preemptive eulogy. Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem. Over four decades, starchitect and master provocateur rem koolhaas has redefined. Filmed, produced, directed and edited by tomas koolhaas over the course of four years, rem is a film about an architect more than it is a film about architecture the featurelength documentary provides glimpses into the daily life of rem koolhaas, arguably the most important architect of our time, as the filmmaker followed his father during his continuous travels. The story of rem has been a labor of love for his son tomas. Watch the trailer for the new rem koolhaas documentary curbed.
Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father around the globe, playing witness to rem s extraordinary creativity, as well as exploring his works through the eyes of those who actually inhabit them. Cctv film kanye west kickstarter oma rem koolhaas tomas koolhaas videos related stories. Changing his focus to architecture, from 1968 to 1972 he studied at the architectural association in london, and from 1972 to 1975 he. Rem uses an unconventional approach by combining the human stories and experience of both the architect and the users of his architecture. You can purchaserent the film in most regions using this official trailer for rem documentary. Apr 22, 2014 filmmaker tomas koolhaas has been hard at work on a new documentary that explores architecture from the inside out.
Watch the official trailer for tomas koolhaas upcoming. Koolhaas worked as a journalist before becoming an architect. Rem, a forthcoming documentary by tomas koolhaas isnt the first film about a bigname architect made by his son. In line with his principles of dynamism, this unique documentary conveys the human experience of architecture as an interactive relationship that shifts and evolves, emphasizing moving camera footage to properly explore space. Rem is a fast walker and hes always got somewhere to be, said tomas koolhaas, speaking to dezeen in late 2016. Every week journeyman offers a brand new documentary, fresh out of the cutting room. Directed by his son tomas, rem provides full access. Rem koolhaas, the star architect behind pradas sets. Rem koolhaas a kind of architect indisciplinar ufmg. Currently working on feature length documentary about my father rem koolhaas.
Rem by tomas koolhaas premieres out of competition at. The resulting documentary is more revealing than the generic poster image, and more evocative than the. Architecture is often viewed from the outside, as an inanimate object represented in still imagery. The film also shows a different side to the architects most famous buildings and its inhabitants. The film explores rem koolhaas s life, working methods, philosophy, and internal landscape, from a never seen perspective of intimacy and immediacy. Rem by tomas koolhaas premieres out of competition at 73rd. Filmmaker tomas koolhaas spent 3 years following his father around the. Mar 23, 2019 tomas koolhaas is raising funds for rem rem koolhaas documentary on kickstarter. Instead, tomas turns his lens on the buildings themselves and the lives taking place in and around them. The documentary rem premieres out of competition at 73rd venice movie festival on sept. Dutch architect rem koolhaas is the subject of the documentary rem, directed by his son, tomas koolhaas. I read his book about the work he did for prada to help start generating some ideas.
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