Mies
Originally released in 1986. Mies is a documentary film. directed by Michael Blackwood. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mies van der Rohe, Robert A.M. Stern, and Philip Johnson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Whitney Museum
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mies about?
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 majo...
Who directed Mies?
Mies was directed by Michael Blackwood.
How long is Mies?
Mies has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was Mies released?
Mies was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mies?
The main cast of Mies includes Mies van der Rohe, Robert A.M. Stern, Philip Johnson, Franz Schulze, Peter Blake.