Expo 58

Synopsis

Expo 58 seen through the eyes of film-makers who record their times with the fascination of the contemporary observer. The main focus is on the Atomium, the symbol of Expo 58, and also widely symbolic of the new atomic age. On this DVD 10 films by Paul Flon, Gaston Schoukens, amateur filmer Maurice Lefèvre and a whole series of anonymous film-makers. The articles in the book by Marc Reynebeau, Diane Hennebert, Rika Demets, Mil De Kooning and Johanna Kint provide the necessary background and context to the films on the DVD.

Language

French (Standard)

Country

Belgium

Year of release

2014

Notes

English subtitles

Subjects

Architecture; Film studies

Keywords

amateur films; Belgium; Brussels; exhibitions; modern architecture; newsreel films

Credits

Director

Gaston Schoukens; Maurice Lefèvre; Paul Flon

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

19 Euros

Availability

Sale

Year

2014

Distributor

Name

Cinematek

Web

http://www.cinematek.be/ External site opens in new window

Address

9 rue Baron Horta
1000 Bruxelles
Belgium