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Architecture & Design Film Festival
25 September، 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 28 September، 2024 @ 10:30 pm
Archive: 2024 season. The New York edition of the 16th Architecture & Design Film Festival was scheduled for 25–28 September 2024 at Village East by Angelika. This page records that season’s announced programme; its ticket and attendance information is historical.
Festival Highlights
Returning to the iconic Village East by Angelika theater in New York, the festival ran from September 25-28, 2024. The opening night was scheduled to feature the world premiere of Stardust: The Story of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. Director Jim Venturi, along with critic Martin Filler, were scheduled to engage in a post-screening discussion that promises to delve deeper into the film’s themes and production insights.
The program also listed other significant premieres, such as the U.S. debut of Ada-My Mother the Architect, which was scheduled to be followed by a Q&A session with the architect Ada Karmi-Melamede and the film’s director, Yael Melamede. Other world premieres include Sitting Still, a documentary that explores the work of landscape architect Laurie Olin, and Schindler’s Space Architect, with the director attending a post-screening discussion. Films like This Is Not A House, directed by Morgan Neville, were scheduled to make their world debut, bringing unique architectural perspectives into focus.
International Debuts
International premieres were intended to add further depth to the festival. The Swiss film E.1027 – Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea, directed by Beatrice Minger, was scheduled to make its U.S. debut, adding to the festival’s lineup of thought-provoking works. Italian films The Pavilion on the Water, centered around Carlo Scarpa, and Green over Gray: Emilio Ambasz were scheduled to take the spotlight, with directors from Bologna and Milan attending to engage in discussions about their films.
Program and Purpose
The festival’s program was intended to be both insightful and educational, offering film lovers and architecture enthusiasts the chance to explore the intersection of design and storytelling. Renowned architects and filmmakers, alongside thoughtful post-film discussions, will ensure the festival would continue to inspire and educate.
ADFF Background
Founded in 2009, ADFF celebrates the creative forces behind architecture and design through a series of carefully selected films, panel discussions, and events. Over the years, it has grown into the world’s largest film festival dedicated to architecture and design, offering its audience the opportunity to engage with the cutting-edge narratives shaping these fields. For more information about the 2024 season, which spans multiple cities and includes special events in places such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles, the full program and ticket details were listed on the official website.
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