Architectures 11

Alternative title

Paris, The Invention of the Modern City; Paris Ring

Synopsis

The 11th volume in a series which looks at architecture and its historical and social functions to reveal its meaning and impact on humanity. This volume features two films:

Paris, The Invention of the Modern City
A film by Stan Neumann based on the work of François Loyer
In the early 1800s, Paris was visibly stifled by the structures it had inherited from the Middle Ages. Yet within a few decades, the city managed to become the capital of the 19th century. This documentary, based on the work of art historian, François Loyer, provides a detailed analysis of the transformation of Paris to a modern city. The film constantly seeks to understand how the urban fabric that is the home of Parisians today was woven together. We discover a Paris that is different from the image generally presented of the City of Light: a city designed as a giant backdrop which plays with optical illusions and different perspectives, but which - despite breathtaking growth - has managed to retain a logical structure.

Paris Ring
A film by Richard Copans
Is the ring around Paris a no man’s land to be avoided at all costs? When a city spreads out, the outskirts become a major issue of urbanism. What are the questions that a growing urban sprawl pose? What types of challenges does the Paris ring pose for architects and urban planners?

Language

English

Country

France

Year of release

2017

Notes

In English, German and French.

Subjects

Architecture

Keywords

Paris; urban communities; urban development; urban regeneration

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 NTSC

Price

£14.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

108 minutes

Year

2018

Production Company

Name

ARTE France

Email

http://www.arteboutique.com/inputContact.action

Web

http://boutique.arte.tv/ External site opens in new window

Address

STACI
ARTE Boutique 1610
B.P. 59124 - 95074 Cergy Pontoise
France

Notes

An extensive range of programmes broadcast on the French Arte channel, relating to art and culture. Most are only available in French, but some have English audio or subtitles. Sale on Region 2 PAL DVD.

Distributor

Name

Illuminations

Email

louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk

Web

http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7288 8400

Address

Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF

Notes

Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.