Mies(1986)
Synopsis
No understanding of the modern movement in architecture is possible without knowledge of its master builder, Mies van der Rohe. Together with documentation of his life, this film shows all his major buildings, as well as rare film footage of Mies explaining his philosophy. Phyllis Lambert relates her choice of Mies as the architect for the Seagram building. Mies's achievements and continuing influence are debated by architects Robert A.M. Stern, Robert Venturi, and Philip Johnson, by former students and by architectural historians. Mies is seen in rare documentary footage.
Directed by Michael Blackwood
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Mies van der Rohe
Archive Footage
Robert A.M. Stern
Self
Philip Johnson
Self
Franz Schulze
Narrator
Peter Blake
Self
George Danforth
Self
Arthur Drexler
Self
Peter Eisenman
Self
James Ingo Freed
Self
Myron Goldsmith
Self
Bruce Graham
Self
John Hejduk
Self
Phyllis Lambert
Self
Dirk Lohan
Self
Fritz Neumeyer
Self
Richard Pommer
Self
Julius Posener
Self
Mies — frequently asked questions
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Mies is available to stream on Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Mies come out?+
Mies was released in 1986.
How long is Mies?+
Mies runs for 63 minutes (1 hour and 3 minutes).
Who directed Mies?+
Mies was directed by Michael Blackwood.
Who stars in Mies?+
Mies stars Mies van der Rohe, Robert A.M. Stern, Philip Johnson, Franz Schulze and Peter Blake.
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