Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée (2017)
In this documentary, Marie-Claire Rubinstein reveals to us, through the testimonies of the inhabitants who live there, the architectural achievements of the French urban planner Fernand Pouillon in Algiers. In particular the vast complexes of hundreds of social housing units, including the most famous Diar E Saâd (1953), Diar El Mahçoul (1954) and Climat de France (1957). The historical context, during the war of independence is related by the historian Benjamin Stora and Nadir Boumaza. This documentary also evokes the personality of Fernand Pouillon in a post-colonial context.
Director: Marie-Claire Rubinstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Cast
- Fernand Pouillon - Self (archive footage)
- Nadir Boumaza - Self
- Benjamin Stora - Self
Screenplay
Production: Le Fil à Soie Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
biography, architecture, algiers, algeria, algeria, urbanism, modernism, post colonialism, djazair, fernand pouillon, social architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée about?
- In this documentary, Marie-Claire Rubinstein reveals to us, through the testimonies of the inhabitants who live there, the architectural achievements of the French urban planner Fernand Pouillon in Algiers. In particular the vast complexes of hundreds of social housing units, including the most famous Diar E Saâd (1953), Diar El Mahçoul (1954) and Climat de France (1957). The historical context, during the war of independence is related by the historian Benjamin Stora and Nadir Boumaza. This documentary also evokes the personality of Fernand Pouillon in a post-colonial context.
- Who directed Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée?
- Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée was directed by Marie-Claire Rubinstein.
- Who stars in Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée?
- Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée stars Fernand Pouillon, Nadir Boumaza, Benjamin Stora.
- How long is Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée?
- Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée?
- Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée produced?
- Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée was produced in France.