Gehry's Vertigo
Jul 21, 2013
(Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine, France, 2011, 48 min)
French filmmakers Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine’s smart and funny “Living Architectures” film series counters the countless ideal representations of architecture by creating intimate, subjective experiences with the people who actually live in, use, or maintain the spaces. The latest in this series, Gehry’s Vertigo, provides a unique perspective on the complexity of architect Frank Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao by documenting the techniques and challenges of its team of glass cleaners. The film includes rarely-seen views from the top roofs and along harrowing ascents.
- This film is part of ByDesign 13, our annual series exploring intersections of design and film, co-presented with ARCADEand AIGA-Seattle. Read more about the week or get a series pass to see all of the ByDesign films at a discount, $40/Film Forum, ARCADE and AIGA Members, $60/General.