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Wim Wenders on Why He Made a Documentary About Architect Peter Zumthor, and How Brad Pitt Helped Get It Made
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In Short: Wim Wenders' 3D documentary 'From Inside Out' makes its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, focusing on the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor.
Wenders and Zumthor developed a strong rapport, leading them to collaborate on a long feature film. Wenders explains, "We got along great and decided to do 'something real' together, a long feature film." The documentary features appearances from filmmakers Ava DuVernay and Werner Herzog, actress Ever Anderson, singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger, visual artist Tarek Atoui, and actress and dancer Aoi Yamada, who also appeared in Wenders' "Perfect Days." Brad Pitt serves as an executive producer on the film.
Wenders has always been passionate about architecture, and he found Zumthor's work particularly compelling. "The fact that Zumthor works in quite a radical way" made him a suitable subject for the film. Zumthor's architecture rethinks the very essence of what architecture can be, making him an ideal partner for Wenders.
The premiere at the Venice Film Festival marks a significant moment for both Wenders and Zumthor, showcasing the intersection of film and architecture. The documentary aims to bring Zumthor's innovative designs to a wider audience, highlighting the unique and transformative nature of his work.
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- 'From Inside Out' has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival Wim Wenders ’ 3D documentary “From Inside Out,” which has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, examines the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Peter Zumthor, paying particular attention to the design and construction of the David Geffen Galleries of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
- Wenders first came across Zumthor’s work when the architect took part in a competition for a gallery building in Berlin, opposite the Neues Museum.
- “It looked splendid but wasn’t built,” Wenders explains.
- Variety submitted a series of questions to the director about the film, and publishes his written responses below: When did you first meet Peter Zumthor?
- I have loved architecture since my childhood and always wanted to know more about the work of an architect.
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