Tagged: GaudÍ

Antonio Gaudí i Coronet was one of the most brilliant personalities living between the 19th and 20th centuries. A man with a great genius and spirit, a total artist, Gaudí has left the city of Barcelona with a wealth of creations such as Casa Vicens, Palau Güell, Casa Calvet, Parc Güell, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, Sagrada Familia. These are some of the jewels that Producciones Philadelfia now brings to you, presenting the images … Ler mais

El rastro de Gaudí en Barcelona se ha convertido en una atracción monumental para visitantes de cualquier parte del mundo, pero cuando el 26 de junio de 1926 murió un santón indigente atropellado por un tranvía pocos lamentaron la pérdida del genio Antoni Gaudí. Hasta la actualidad, poco se ha sabido de su vida, marcada por la tragedia familiar; de su concepción de arquitectura revolucionaria en cuanto a estructuras y renovadora de la tradición religiosa; de la relación que mantuvo … Ler mais

In the 1960’s, Pennsylvania-born filmmaker, John Alaimo – current Gaudí-Club member – traveled to Barcelona and fell in love with the work of Antonio Gaudí. Although his Spanish was merely “acceptable” and he had only made 6 tele-films up to that point, he was so inspired by the zany architect’s wild forms and fantastic imagination, that he decided to make a movie which documented his life and works. The film, which was written and directed by Alaimo himself, and … Ler mais

Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) designed some of the world’s most astonishing buildings, interiors, and parks; Japanese director Hiroshi Teshigahara constructed some of the most aesthetically audacious films ever made.

In Antonio Gaudí, their artistry melds in a unique, enthralling cinematic experience. Less a documentary than a visual poem, Teshigahara’s film takes viewers on a tour of Gaudí’s truly spectacular architecture, including his massive, still-unfinished master­piece, the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona. With camera work as bold and sensual … Ler mais