493521
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Didi Contractor: Marrying the Earth to the Building

2017-04-02
6
de 81m
Documentary
For the past two decades Didi Contractor has been passionately implementing her architectural visions in North West of India, the Kangra Valley, at the foot hills of the Himalayas combining rural traditions with modern requirements. This poetic documentary introduces us to her creations - houses built from clay, bamboo, slate and river stone, constructed in tribute to their natural surroundings. At the age of 86, Didi Contractor pursues her vision working day and night - dreaming her designs then designing her dreams. She sketches roughly, then proportions with pinpoint accuracy, the blueprints for economically and ecologically sustainability.

Director of Photography

Maria Rank

Director

Steffi Giaracuni

Producer

Steffi Giaracuni

architect architecture

Status

Released

Countries

  • Germany
  • Switzerland

Companies

  • Individuofilm
  • Xaras media GbR