Bruce Mau Makes the Case That We’re All Designers Review: "MAU," a film by Benji and Jono Bergmann Dante A. Ciampaglia June 29, 2022 No Comments "MAU," a documentary by Benji and Jono Bergmann, delves into the famed designer's difficult past and grand plans to better humanity.Read More
New Documentary 'Saving Notre Dame' Offers Unique Glimpse Inside Fire-Ravaged Landmark Dante A. Ciampaglia November 25, 2020 One Comment The film, which premiered November 25 on PBS, follows architects, scientists, and engineers as they assess the damage, investigate solutions, and plot how to resurrect the world’s most famous church.Read More
Architecture & Design Film Festival Goes Virtual, But Still Feels Comfortingly Familiar Dante A. Ciampaglia November 18, 2020 No Comments The 2020 Architecture & Design Film Festival runs from November 19 to December 3, with a slate of 16 features and two shorts programs.Read More
'Building Notre Dame' Premieres on PBS Dante A. Ciampaglia April 28, 2020 One Comment A chance to virtually visit the world’s most famous Gothic cathedral—and see how it was created—is a welcome distraction in these pandemic times.Read More
Confronting the Global Housing Crisis at the 2019 Architecture & Design Film Festival Dante A. Ciampaglia October 14, 2019 No Comments Four films screening at this year's ADFF—which runs from October 16-20 in New York—tackle housing insecurity.Read More
Havana Film Series Wants Viewers to See More than a City of Ruins Dante A. Ciampaglia August 22, 2019 No Comments “Quo Vadis Havana,” screening August 23-30 in New York, is part of a year-long commemoration of Havana’s 500th anniversary.Read More
Films Bring a “Blueprint for Better” to 2019 AIA Conference Dante A. Ciampaglia June 5, 2019 One Comment Those attending the 2019 AIA Conference on Architecture would be wise to budget a few extra minutes between sessions to catch a movie.Read More
A New Film Probes the Legacy of Mexican Architect Luis Barragán Dante A. Ciampaglia May 23, 2019 No Comments Directed by Jill Magid, 'The Proposal' premiers at the IFC Center in New York on Friday, May 24, 2019. Read More
‘Decade of Fire’ Reexamines the Burning Bronx Dante A. Ciampaglia April 30, 2019 One Comment A new documentary excavates the urban renewal horrors of the past to ring a warning bell about our gentrified future.Read More
'The Human Shelter' Explores Notions of Home and Belonging Dante A. Ciampaglia March 19, 2019 No Comments The Danish film premiered in the U.S. at the 2019 Architecture & Design Film Festival in Los Angeles.Read More