Schindler Space Architect

Date:: 10 Jun 2026, 19:00–20:35

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Place:: Cinema

Age restrictions: 18+

The turbulent history of modernist architecture, embodied in the figure of a single master. Screening as part of Beat Film Festival 2026.

2024, Valentina Ganeva

United States
93 minutes, English with Russian subtitles

Documentary

Rudolf Michael Schindler was born in Austria, absorbed the rigour of its architecture, and then travelled to the USA, where he created his modernist masterpieces. His houses seem to have been built not only to fulfil clear functional requirements, but also in the name of the very beauty of life.

Shot from Schindler Space Architect, 2024

The film affirms the singular genius of the man, and the eternal challenge every artist faces in staying true to their vision in an effort to leave a lasting impact.

—Karin Paulus, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

The story of his journey, narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier, unfolds not only the history of the 20th century, but also the ideas, philosophy, and talent of a man who transformed our understanding of spatial harmony.

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