Movies and TvShows featuring "architectural-history" theme.

The Gift (2019) is a captivating TV show set in Anatolia, Turkey, that combines drama, fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi. It follows the story of a cryptex containing ancient knowledge and the impact it has on the lives of those who come across it. It delves into themes of marriage, relationships, death, and humanity, with elements of magic, wizardry, and demonology. The plot also explores ancient history, archeology, and the excavation of ancient cities, including Gobeklitepe. As the story unfolds, the characters encounter visions, reincarnation, and ancient mythologies, with a backdrop of architectural history and art.

Over two years, International Designer Sibella Court, follows the trials and tribulations of 7 groups of Australians committed to the daunting task of restoring heritage ruins into living homes. From Georgian mansions to colonial pug and pine huts, these Aussie battlers attempt to restore the buildings to their former glory.

Park Avenue: Money, Power & The American Dream is a documentary that delves into the drastic wealth differences and power dynamics in American society. It examines the lives of billionaires, the struggles of the poor, and the impact of influential organizations like Koch Industries. The film covers various themes such as the rise of extreme poverty, the co-operative movement, architectural history, and the effects of labor unions. It showcases the contrasting lifestyles between the wealthy inhabitants of Fifth Avenue and the residents of The South Bronx. Moreover, it highlights the concept of plutocracy, the consortium of powerful elites, and the challenges faced by those striving for upward mobility.

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.