Modernism, Inc.: The Eliot Noyes Design Story

Jul 19, 2024

1h 20m

★ 0.0

Overview

The life and work of influential mid-century architect and designer Eliot Noyes, who is best remembered as the man behind IBM's landmark design program in the 1950s and 1960s.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Bread and Butter Films

Modernism, Inc.: The Eliot Noyes Design Story Trailers

Cast

Self - Narrator (voice)

Sebastian Roché

Self

Eliot Noyes

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7.1

Objectified

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A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.

5.3

Amancio Williams

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A biography documentary of the Argentine modernist architect Amancio Williams.

0.0

Fading City

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A docu-art film about Kyiv and the contemporary problems of the capital. The film raises the issue of the dilapidated state of Kyiv's old buildings and the search for effective mechanisms to preserve the city's architectural heritage.

6.6

Sagrada Familia - Gaudi's challenge

Apr 9, 2022

Combining real footage, archival footage, fiction and 3D modeling, this unseen documentary traces the history of this spectacular and unfinished work.

7.4

Changing Landscapes

Jan 1, 1964

A sophisticated and beautifully constructed account of landscape change in and around Paris in the early 1960s. The film raises complex issues about the meaning and experience of modern landscapes and the enigmatic characteristics of features such as canals, pylons and deserted factories. Rohmer also explores the role of landscape within different traditions of modern art and design and refers to specific architects, artists and engineers.

0.0

First Person Singular: I.M. Pei

Jan 1, 1997

Architect I.M. Pei speaks about his famous works, such as the addition to the Louvre in Paris, the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas. Footage of these projects shows both interiors and exteriors. Various other experts comment on the impact and importance of Pei's work.

6.9

Wild Wild Space

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Follow three rocket and satellite companies – Astra Space, Rocket Lab, and Planet Labs – and the quests of their idiosyncratic founders to conquer the burgeoning space industry.

7.5

Frank Lloyd Wright: Phoenix From the Ashes

Nov 22, 2020

A portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959), a genius of modern architecture, whose life passed between glory, scandal and tragedy.

8.0

Andrée Putman, A Juggernaut of Design

Jan 15, 2023

An icon of French taste, free and eccentric, Andrée Putman (1925–2013) imposed her unique style and shaped a generation of architects. With archival images and personal testimonials, this documentary is a beautiful tribute to one of the leading ladies of interior design.[arte.tv]

7.4

Rams

Nov 28, 2018

RAMS is a documentary portrait of legendary designer Dieter Rams by filmmaker Gary Hustwit. For over fifty years, Rams has left an indelible mark on the field of product design with his iconic work at Braun and Vitsoe, and his influence on Apple. So at 86 years old, why does he now regret being a designer? RAMS is a design documentary, but it’s also a rumination on consumerism, materialism, and sustainability. Dieter's philosophy is about more than just design, it’s about a way to live. The film also features an original score by pioneering musician Brian Eno.

0.0

The Oyler House: Richard Neutra's Desert Retreat

Feb 25, 2012

In 1959, a government employee named Richard Oyler, living in the tiny desert town of Lone Pine, California, asked world-famous modern architect Richard Neutra to design his modest family home. To Oyler's surprise, Neutra agreed. Thus began an unlikely friendship that led to the design and construction of an iconic mid-century modern masterpiece.

3.0

Czechoslovak Architecture 58–89

Nov 7, 2024

Vladimir 518, uncompromising rapper, artist, stage designer and activist, is a rare phenomenon, who not only writes books, but publishes them as well. Today also a respected authority primarily on pre-1989 architecture, he has written not only a major publication on the subject, but also the story for two audiovisual works treating the same theme, which were shot by Jan Zajíček, renowned director of music videos. In addition to the recent TV series we have the eagerly anticipated feature-length film which, through its fascinating and impressive exploration of Czech and Slovak architecture of the latter half of the 20th century, offers exclusive insight into extraordinary buildings and unique individuals living below the Tatra Mountains. Karel Och (kviff.com)

7.4

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8.0

Design ist niemals unschuldig

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No overview available.

0.0

Mid-Century Moderns: The Homes That Define Palm Springs

Jan 23, 2013

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8.0

Tokio - Die Stadtkultur von morgen

Jul 25, 2021

No overview available.

10.0

L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui

Dec 31, 1930

Regarding Le Corbusier: the man and his architecture

6.0

The Golden Years

Jan 1, 1960

Innovations in the bowling world are featured in this 1960 promotional film produced by American bowling equipment manufacturer Brunswick.

0.0

When We Live Alone

Oct 8, 2021

What are the consequences for the city now that more and more people are choosing to live alone? How should we plan our cities and what is the importance of public meeting places? More than Houses: a depressing or liberating vision?

Modernism, Inc.: The Eliot Noyes Design Story

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