A film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition and its impact on the Nordic building-tradition. Winding its way through visions of the future, traditions, nature, concrete, gardens and high-tech, KOCHUU tells us how contemporary Japanese architects strive to unite the ways of modern man with the old philosophies in astounding constructions. Interviews with, and works by, Japanese architects Tadad Ando, Kisho Kurokawa, Toyo Ito and Kazuo Shinohara and Scandinavian architects Sverre Fehn, Kristian Gullichsen and Juhani Pallasmaa.
Genre: Documentary, History
Stars: Tadao Ando, Sverre Fehn, Toyo Ito, Kisho Kurokawa
Crew: Jesper Wachtmeister (Director), Jesper Wachtmeister (Writer)
Country: Sweden
Language: suomi, 日本語, svenska
Studio: Solaris Filmproduktion, Icarus Films, First Run Features
Runtime: 52 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 23, 2003
IMDb: 5
