Project Detail

How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster

Synopsis

The film traces the rise of one of the world's premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are Foster's origins and how his dreams and influences inspired the design of his emblematic projects.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
74 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Norberto López Amado, Carlos Carcas
Producer
Antonio Sanz, Imanol Uribe, Andrés Santana
Co-Producer
Antonio Sanz, Imanol Uribe, Andrés Santana
Editor
Paco Cozar
Screenwriter
Deyan Sudjic
Director of Photography
Valentín Álvarez
Composer
Joan Valent
Principal cast
Norman Foster, Bono, Richard Rogers, Richard Serra

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Art Commissioners

Riverside One
22 Hester Road
London
SW11 4AN
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7801 0933
Fax: +44 (0)20 7801 9448

Sales Company

Latido Films

Veneras
9 - 3rd Floor
28013 Madrid
Spain
Tel: +34 91 548 88 77
Fax: +34 91 548 88 78

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