Film Architecture: From Metropolis to Blade Runner

by Dietrich Neumann (Editor)

Throughout the 20th century, the vision of cities and spaces shown in films are often more memorable than any created on a drafting board or construction site. However, despite its significant role in the history of both architecture and film, screen architecture still remains largely undiscovered. Film Architecture: Set Designs from Metropolis to Blade Runner examines these architectural elements, and includes a look at the original set designs used by filmmakers across Europe and the United States.

This book is fully illustrated with many memorable backdrops to famous movies. It combines original set designs with publicity stills and prints from actual footage. It elucidates the role of both the set designer and the architect in the creation of a movie, documents the process from the initial sketch to the final product, and highlights the diverse and complex relationship between two leading artforms of our century, film and architecture.

Genres: Architecture, Film, Nonfiction, Design, Art

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996

Reviews

[ben c · Rating 4 out of 5]

good sourcebook but a bit inaccessible,
i bought it for the background and artists concept drawings for the 1984 film Bladerunner, which was a favourite in college days
there's a lot of historical stuff on early 20C 'b' movies etc

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very heavy going book there are no two ways about it. There are essays about film making and architecture which are either reproductions of an exhibition on the subject or are notes and observations taken from the films and their contributors, however it is a fascinating insight in to the creative drives of the people who helped shape some of the most influential films of the genre.

[Meikoningin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it in English. Reviewed on FB.