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  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 18 m

Summary The film traces the rise of one of the world’s premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are Foster’s origins and how his dreams and influences inspired the design of emblematic projects such as the largest building in the world Beijing Airport, the Reichstag, the He...

Directed By: Carlos Carcas, Norberto López Amado

Written By: Deyan Sudjic

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 18 m
  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • Arthouse Films
  • 1 h 18 m

How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster?

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary The film traces the rise of one of the world’s premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are Foster’s origins and how his dreams and influences inspired the design of emblematic projects such as the largest building in the world Beijing Airport, the Reichstag, the He...

Directed By: Carlos Carcas, Norberto López Amado

Written By: Deyan Sudjic

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
2 Reviews
75% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
51
25% Positive
2 Reviews
75% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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80
Feb 16, 2012
The film is an architecture lover's dream.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
75
Jan 23, 2012
Lionizing a world-class architect without tipping into hagiography, this documentary performs a graceful cinematic dance around his works.
By Bill Weber FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 21, 2012
Veers too close to hagiography, although it's visually arresting enough to carry you through sagging in the narrative.
By David Parkinson FULL REVIEW
50
Jan 24, 2012
By the time this fawning documentary gets to Foster's CG-animated rendering for a $15 billion planned city in Abu Dhabi (a movie within the movie), you realize it's essentially an infomercial for the company he unsuccessfully tried to sell before the 2008 crash.
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50
Jan 24, 2012
Mr. Goldberger's words are among the more substantive in a film that at times seems ready to levitate from the screen on puffy clouds of praise.
By A.O. Scott FULL REVIEW
50
Jan 21, 2012
A treatment of Foster so reverential it verges on camp.
By Mark Feeney FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 24, 2012
A better movie would have explored Foster's way-of-the-future objectives with more beyond-the-hype insight and less Zen-master bullshit.
By Keith Uhlich FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Aiete-Ariane Films, Art Commissioners, Mandarin Films Distribution
Release Date Jan 25, 2012
Duration 1 h 18 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.mrfostermovie.com/
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Awards

San Sebastián International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Docville
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain
• 1 Nomination

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