IMDb
7.5 /10
89 votes


Documentary · History · 2003 · 52 min
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.
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Solaris FilmproduktionIcarus Films
First Run FeaturesAvailable in United States (data from JustWatch via TMDB · click → opens in provider)
IMDb
7.5 /10
89 votes
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6.0 /10
1 votes
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Weighted average
6.8/10