MENDELSOHN'S INCESSANT VISIONS
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This award-winning creative homage, illuminates the life of German Jewish Expressionist architect Erich Mendelsohn. The visionary Mendelsohn, a contemporary of Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe, produced works that have influenced generations of architects. His story unfolds through the letter exchange with Louise, a beautiful young cellist , who became his wife. The film gently breathes life into the correspondence of two passionate artists who helped each other weather a turbulent time in history. Mendelsohn’s career followed the jagged trajectory of many German Jewish émigrés fleeing Nazism; he worked in England, Israel and finally, in the USA. Mendelsohn’s drawings pulsate with energy and his buildings are stunning. His earlier work, the Einstein Tower, is one of the most important exemplars of modern architecture. Critically-acclaimed filmmaker Duki Dror, deftly juxtaposes the architect’s original designs with contemporary images, weaving in reflections from architects and locals who use these unique buildings today - a testament to the integrity and timelessness of his visionary design.
2012 Winner of the prestigious Golden Award (FILAF d'OR) France International Festival for Films on Art.
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joan cominos
very interesting film....however the voices chosen to represent the Mendelsohns were unconvincing ---particularly when compared with their actual voices. A much stronger narrative would have been achieved had a more careful choice been made.