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Thanks to computer technology, Frank Gehry's minimal, erratically penned, squiggly sketches are translated by a team of model makers, software wizards, and engineers into plans that evolve into grand monuments. This exploration of Gehry's basic philosophy, early influences, and somewhat my...

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Corporate Authors: Sony Pictures Classics (Firm), Mirage Enterprises (Firm), WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), LM Media (Firm), Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Pollack, Sydney, 1934-2008 (Director), Guilfoyle, Ultan (Producer)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:In English, with optional subtitles in French ; closed-captioned in English.
Published: Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Classics : [2006]
Subjects:
Gehry, Frank O., > 1929-
Gehry, Frank O., > 1929- > Interviews.
Gehry, Frank O., > 1929- > Criticism and interpretation.
Vitra Design Museum.
Museo Guggenheim Bilbao.
Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Architects > Biography.
Architects > United States > Biography.
Gehry, Frank O. ; SWD-ID: 42324300
Biographical films.
Biographical television programs.
Filmed interviews.
Documentary films.
Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Summary:Thanks to computer technology, Frank Gehry's minimal, erratically penned, squiggly sketches are translated by a team of model makers, software wizards, and engineers into plans that evolve into grand monuments. This exploration of Gehry's basic philosophy, early influences, and somewhat mysterious process, provide a fresh perspective into how architecture, and this architect, works.
Item Description:Originally produced in 2005; originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS television series American masters.
Special features: Q & A with director Sydney Pollack (34 min.); Previews [other Sony Classics documentaries and features].
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1; anamorphic widescreen aspect ratio, 1.78:1.
Audience:MPAA rating: Rated PG-13.
Production Credits:Cinematography, George Tiffin, Claudio Rocha, Marcus Birsel ; videography, Sydney Pollack, Ultan Guilfoyle ; editor, Karen Schmeer ; original music by Sorman & Nystrom.
ISBN:1424821916
9781424821914