Free Film: KOCHUU
Free, limited capacity
June 27 & July 5, 2017
KOCHUU
A documentary about Japanese architecture, its influence & origin.
Dir & Prod Jesper Wachtmeister / Co-Producer Jonas Kellagher / 2003 / 52 mins / Classification: Suitable for general audience
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 modern life with the old philosophies through astounding constructions. The documentary features interviews with Japanese architects Tadao Ando, Kisho Kurokawa, Toyo Ito and Kazuo Shinohara, and Scandinavian architects Sverre Fehn, Kristian Gullichsen and Juhani Pallasmaa.
This monthly free film screening is part of the Breathing Buildings exhibition program.
A gentle, beautiful film that lingers over images of gardens and details of buildings.
– The Age
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FILM SCHEDULE
June 27, 2017 (Tuesday)
July 5, 2017 (Wednesday)
6:30pm – 7:30pm
* Doors open 30 minutes before event start
Screening will be held in a seminar room type event space.
Bean bags and chairs are available as seating
Please feel free to bring bottled non-alcoholic drinks and snacks (no hot food please).
ADMISSION
Free, limited capacity.
Bookings not essential, walk-ins welcome.
VENUE
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4, Central Park (Access via lifts)
28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008
ENQUIRIES
(02) 8239 0055
RELATED EVENTS
EXHIBITION
Breathing Buildings
June 16 – July 29, 2017
The Japan Foundation Gallery
Free admission
ARTIST TALK
Ainslie Murray in conversation with curator Julian Worrall
June 16, 2017 (Friday)
6:30pm-8pm (Doors open 6pm)
Free; walk-ins welcome.
WORKSHOP
Papercraft workshop with Benja Harney
June 17, 2017 (Saturday)
10.45am-12pm or 1.45pm-3pm
Paid admission; bookings essential.
Header image: Stills from KOCHUU featuring the roof of Noshina Hotel on Naoshima Island designed by architect Tadao Ando (left), and the Nakagin Capsle Tower in Tokyo designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa.