Magnificent Obsession: Frank Lloyd Wright's Buildings and Legacy in Japan
Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, was deeply indebted to Japan for aesthetic inspiration - this is the story of how he repaid that debt. Seeking refuge in Japan when he faced public condemnation at home, for six tumultuous years, he struggled to complete the enormous commission of the Hotel Imperial in Tokyo, which helped turn his career around. During the construction he forged several relationships with Japanese architects who went on to alter Japan's cityscapes, mentoring a new generation of architects. Wright's obsession with Japan, and vice versa, vividly reminds us that the creative spirit knows no borders.
Year: 2005
Genre: Documentaries, Architectures
Country: Japan, USA
Director: Karen Severns, Koichi Mori
Starring: Frank Lloyd Wright
Duration: 126 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7/10
Location in store: Documentary (Architectures)
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