The Promise, Architect BV Doshi
Balkrishna Doshi (1927-2023) is one of India's most influential 20th century architects and recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Doshi and his practice Vastu-Shilpa has a portfolio spanning over 70 years, including collaborations with both Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn. The film introduces viewers to his famous buildings and offers an exclusive look into his work process. Doshi shares his sources of inspiration and motivation and is also a brilliant storyteller. His presence of mind, his humor and his wisdom create the image of a man from whom we can not only learn to build humanly, but from whom we can learn – to be human.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Das Versprechen - Architekt BV Doshi |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Jan Schmidt-Garre |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (4 votes) |
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The film constructs a portrait of the architect through his core principle of humanizing space. It explores the connection between philosophy, cultural context, and material form, relying on personal anecdotes and archival footage.
What lingers after viewing is a profound appreciation for architecture as a social act. The documentary leaves one with a sense of quiet wisdom and purposeful creation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jan Schmidt-Garre
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Watch in a quiet setting to fully absorb the architectural details and the master's reflections.
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