SCHINDLER Space Architect

Austrian-born and educated, R.M. Schindler laid the foundation for what now is considered California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. This documentary explores his richly complex work, with its influences and illuminates Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture as contrasted with the International Style. It reexamines Schindler’s complicated relationship with his mentor Frank Lloyd Wright and his professional “rival” Richard Neutra.

The film is narrated by Meryl Streep and features commentary from architects Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne, Steven Holl, Ray Kappe, Mark Mack, Wolf Prix; architectural historians Judith Sheine, Thomas Hines and August Sarnitz, along with members of Schindler’s family, preservationists and owners of Schindler designed houses.  Valentina B. Ganeva, the Director, Producer, and Editor of the film, holds a BA degree in Film History and Theory and combined her lifelong interest in art, architecture, and design for her directorial debut, Schindler Space Architect.

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