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Dominican Rep. How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?
- Original title
- How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?
- Year
- 2010
- Running time
- 78 min.
- Country
United Kingdom- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United Kingdom-Spain;
- Genre
- Documentary | Architecture
- Synopsis
- The film traces the rise of one of the world’s premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending  quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are emblematic projects such as the largest building in the world, Beijing Airport, the  Reichstag, the Hearst Building in New York and works such as the tallest bridge ever in Millau France.  In the very near future, the majority of mankind will abandon the  countryside and live entirely in cities. Foster offers some striking  solutions to the problems that this historic event will create. Architecture comes alive. Foster’s projects are photographed in a cinematic style that seeks to bring the spectacular nature of their size and scale to the big screen.
- Awards
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2010: Goya Awards: Nominee to Best Documentary
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