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Sketches of Frank Gehry

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Who is Frank Gehry, and what makes the rule-breaking architect tick? That's what filmmaker -- and friend of Gehry -- Sydney Pollack aims to find out in this documentary. Pollack is afforded extensive access into the life and work of the man who designed such buildings as the Guggenheim of Spain and the Disney Concert Hall in California. Through interviews with fellow friends and admirers, Pollack examines the 77-year-old's creative process and his rise to prominence in the world of architecture.

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This affectionate, casually framed portrait of the acclaimed architect reveals him to be an engaging, likeable subject.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 07/14/2022
Pollack is more interested in the mysteries of the creative process, and his studies of Gehry's buildings, deftly edited by Karen Schmeer, capture their dramatic sense of movement and resolution. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 06/29/2007
3/5
The result is a persuasive movie which proves beyond doubt that at least some geniuses are intensely practical as well as intuitive. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 06/29/2007
3/5
While Pollack continually favours celebrity gush over objective analysis, the shots of Gehry's buildings - the Guggenheim in Bilbao being the centrepiece - and his stunning use of light do make a case for him as a genuine visionary. Go to Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) 08/23/2017
Pollack is not a particularly introspective documentary maker; he is content to let his subject merely expound and ramble at length. However, in Gehry's case, this actually works. He is a good raconteur: witty and amiable. Go to Full Review Enrique Buchichio Uruguay Total 10/13/2007
4/5
(...) Un documental que debería ver todo aquel que alguna vez haya sentido la necesidad o las ganas de crear algo, ya sea una pieza de cerámica, un edificio o una película. Go to Full Review Total Film 06/29/2007
3/5
The questioning is skin-deep and Pollack's handheld DV approach doesn't show the buildings at their best. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Geke g @RT40239519 08/02/2024 One of the extraordinary work See more Munkhchimeg T @RT64187897 08/02/2024 Had some chill feeling. Absolutely best movie about architects. See more Бавуу Э @RT26109709 07/27/2024 Who is Frank Gehry, and what makes the rule-breaking architect tick? That's what filmmaker -- and friend of Gehry -- Sydney Pollack aims to find out in this documentary. Pollack is afforded extensive access into the life and work of the man who designed such buildings as the Guggenheim of Spain and the Disney Concert Hall in California. Through interviews with fellow friends and admirers, Pollack examines the 77-year-old's creative process and his rise to prominence in the world of architecture See more Bahad j @RT27093708 07/26/2024 It's a lot of work from the recording and music team. The film can be seen. Because it has a great sound. See more Munkhjargal A @RT28084692 07/26/2024 The film depicted a man who had an incredible dream and an unexpected architectural sculpture. It is a beautiful movie based on real life. See more 03/22/2017 Interesting, but not so interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Sydney Pollack

Director

Barry Diller

Self

Michael Eisner

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Bob Geldof

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Dennis Hopper

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Michael Ovitz

Self

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Synopsis Who is Frank Gehry, and what makes the rule-breaking architect tick? That's what filmmaker -- and friend of Gehry -- Sydney Pollack aims to find out in this documentary. Pollack is afforded extensive access into the life and work of the man who designed such buildings as the Guggenheim of Spain and the Disney Concert Hall in California. Through interviews with fellow friends and admirers, Pollack examines the 77-year-old's creative process and his rise to prominence in the world of architecture.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Ultan Guilfoyle
Production Co
WNET Thirteen, Mirage Enterprises
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 12, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$437.5K
Runtime
1h 27m