Architecture in film: modernism, futurism and beyond
Architecture in film: modernism, futurism and beyond
From modernist houses to futuristic landscapes, the built environment and the ambience it creates play a key role in visual storytelling. Film and architecture have been intertwined since the birth of the moving image; here, we explore and celebrate architecture in film through the decades
Sheats-Goldstein residence, 1961-63, Los Angeles.
Photography: Jeff Green
The relationship between architecture and film is well publicised. It is an association made as both media are cultural expressions concerned with space, time and people – addressing the human condition through spatial narrative. The architect, like the director, is in the business of making realities from fiction. Below are a few examples of architecture in film, and such realities, drawing on modernism, futurism and beyond.
Our 100 Most-Anticipated Films of 2021
January 8, 2021
After highlighting 40 films we can guarantee are worth seeing this year and films we hope will get U.S. distribution, it’s time we venture into the unknown. Due to all the pandemic-related delays, our most-anticipated list this year may ring familiar to those who follow our coverage, but there’s still plenty of currently under-the-radar movies that will hopefully make a mark in 2021.
While the majority might not have a set release–let alone any confirmed festival premiere–most have wrapped production and will likely debut at some point in 2021, so make sure to check back for updates over the next twelve months and beyond.