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Architect Athfield

Jan 1, 1977 · 54m
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Examines the practical philosophy, the achievements and frustrations of one of New Zealand's most lively and innovative architects, Ian Athfield. The film provides a portrait of the architect and his work both in New Zealand and his project to design housing for 140,000 squatters from the Tondo area of Manila in the Philippines, for which Athfield won an international competition in 1975.

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CAST

Sam Neill
Narrator
Ian Athfield
Self
Directed by Sam Neill

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
New Zealand National Film Unit, NZBC
Country
US, NZ

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