Storyline
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 the ways of modern man with the old philosophies in astounding constructions. Interviews with, and works by, Japanese architects Tadad Ando, Kisho Kurokawa, Toyo Ito and Kazuo Shinohara and Scandinavian architects Sverre Fehn, Kristian Gullichsen and Juhani Pallasmaa.
Cast & Crew
Tadao Ando
Himself
Lead
Sverre Fehn
Himself
TI
Toyo Ito
Himself
Kisho Kurokawa
Himself
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jesper Wachtmeister's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Kochuu is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
