THE POWER OF UTOPIA
With the construction of the Indian planned city of Chandigarh, the Swiss and French architect Le Corbusier completed his life's work 70 years ago. Chandigarh is a controversial synthesis of the arts, a bold utopia of modernity. The film accompanies four cultural workers who live in the planned city and reflects on Le Corbusier's legacy, utopian urban ideas and the cultural differences between East and West in an atmospherically dense narrative.
| Category | Documentary |
| Original title | Kraft der Utopie - Leben mit Le Corbusier in Chandigarh |
| Director | Karin Bucher, Thomas Karrer |
| Production | Thomas Karrer |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Format | HD, DCP |
| Runtime | 84 min |
| Year | 2023 |
| Language | English, German |
| Subtitles | English, French, German |
| Genre | Architecture, Arts & Culture, History & Archive Footage, Human Interest, Society, Travel |
Festivals
- "Best Film", Venice Architecture Film Festival, Italy (2023)
- Architecture & Design Film Festival, USA (2023)
Quotes & Other
- Theatrical Release via Cineworx GmbH Distribution August 24, 2023
