High Rise and Fall
Originally released in 1993. High Rise and Fall is a documentary film. directed by Conrad Blakemore. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Basil Spence, Brian W Edwards, and Janice Kirkpatrick
Synopsis
Documentary about Queen Elizabeth Square, Sir Basil Spence's block of Brutalist style flats built to replace the Gorbal's tenements in Glasgow during the 1960s. His vision was based on architect Le Corbusier's ideas and inspired him to transform the Gorbals into a Modernist Utopia. The film is about the life and times of one building told by some of the people involved in its history. The block was dynamited in 1993 amidst controversy and the death of a spectator. It is mentioned in Pevsner's Notable Buildings of Britain. This film was shown on BBC Scotland's Ex-S strand in 1993. Produced by May Miller and directed by Conrad Blakemore. This film is posted for educational and research purposes only and is copyright of BBC Scotland. Archive material courtesy of the Scottish Film Archive and the film's contributors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1993
33 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Scotland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Rise and Fall about?
Documentary about Queen Elizabeth Square, Sir Basil Spence's block of Brutalist style flats built to replace the Gorbal's tenements in Glasgow during the 1960s. His vision was based on architect Le...
Who directed High Rise and Fall?
High Rise and Fall was directed by Conrad Blakemore.
How long is High Rise and Fall?
High Rise and Fall has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was High Rise and Fall released?
High Rise and Fall was released on January 1, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High Rise and Fall?
The main cast of High Rise and Fall includes Basil Spence, Brian W Edwards, Janice Kirkpatrick, Tommy Smith, Bailie James Mutter.