Movies and TvShows featuring "urban-planning" theme.
Set in 1950s Brooklyn, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog, a detective with Tourette's Syndrome, who investigates the murder of his mentor and uncovers a web of corruption and political intrigue.
New York: A Documentary Film is a TV show that delves into the rich and diverse history of New York City, covering significant events such as the American Revolution, the construction of iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, and the struggles and triumphs of various immigrant communities. From the early settlements to its present-day status as a global metropolis, this series offers a captivating look into the city's past, present, and future.
My Architect: A Son's Journey is a biographical documentary that follows Nathaniel Kahn's exploration of his father, the celebrated architect Louis Kahn. Through interviews and personal anecdotes, Nathaniel uncovers the complexities of his father's life, including his multiple relationships and illegitimate children. The film also delves into the impact of Louis Kahn's architectural masterpieces on cities around the world.
Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.
Rat Film is a documentary that investigates the correlation between rat infestations in Baltimore and the structural issues of poverty, racial segregation, and urban planning. Through interviews and analysis, the film uncovers the complex relationship between rats and the city's history of discrimination and neglect.
Johanka and Matyáš have an unusual home. The two live among the animals and plants of an enchanted botanical garden in the middle of the city, but this idyll is under threat. To the children’s horror, the mayor wants to build a theme park on the same spot. The Blue Tiger, an animal with magic powers, comes to their aid. Only he can protect the garden, but Johanka and Matyáš must now stop the mayor from capturing their newfound friend. MODRY TYGR is a colourful, atmospheric and imaginatively told animated fairytale that inspires the viewer to reflect on natural resources and habitats.
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth (2011) is a documentary film that tells the story of the Pruitt-Igoe housing development in St. Louis, Missouri. It examines the factors that contributed to its decline, such as deindustrialization, structural racism, and urban planning. The film sheds light on the impact of public policy and business interests on the lives of the residents, and explores the themes of poverty, segregation, and displacement.
Urban architecture as seen through the eyes of four female veterans in the field.
In One-Week Bachelors, an architect becomes a grass-widower when his wife and children leave for a vacation. He decides to take advantage of his newfound freedom by pretending to be a bachelor for a week. However, things become complicated when a robbery, an amusement park visit, drinking, and unfaithfulness get intermingled with his plans. As he navigates through this chaotic week, he encounters a hypnotist, a car crash, and a car mechanic, making his journey even more eventful.
A maze-like picture puzzle leads an art collector on a journey to find the reincarnated ornithologist, exploring themes of art theft, fading landscapes, and urban planning.
The city of Saskatoon makes strategic decisions which prevent speculation and keep land prices down.
Documentary on town planning in which an architect looks at the history of Dunfermline, Scotland and its possible future development.
Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, Bauhaus was supposed to unite sculpture, painting, design and architecture into a single combined constructive discipline. It is a synthesis of liberated imagination and stringent structure; cross-medial concepts that embellish and enrich our existence, illumination and clarity, order and playfulness. But Bauhaus was never just an artistic experiment. Confronted with the social conditions of that particular time, as well as the experience of WWI, the movement concerned itself with the political and social connotations of design from the very outset. Hence, Bauhaus history is not just the history of art, but also the history of an era that stretches from the early 20th century to the modern day.
Slums: Cities of Tomorrow is a documentary that delves into the lives of people living in slums across the globe. From Brazil to India, the film examines the challenges and resilience of these communities in the face of urbanization, economic crisis, and social issues. Through interviews and on-the-ground footage, it provides a compelling insight into the struggles and livability of slums.
American historian Lewis Mumford looks at the city through history.
Risto Jarva's short documentary on housing in Helsinki in the late 1960's.
Meet Charley, your jovial cartoon guide to Britain’s changing towns and cities.
Prime Farmland is a documentary that delves into the struggles and triumphs of a farming community in rural Indiana, USA. It highlights the environmental conservation efforts, political conflicts, and the fight for sustainable agriculture in a small-town setting. The film also explores the role of farmers and environmental activists in shaping rural life and the impact of urban planning and social development on the agricultural landscape.
“Shellmound” is the story of how one location was transformed from a sacred center of pre-historic cultures to a commercial mecca for modern people. What began as a Native American burial ground three thousand years ago, was transformed first into an amusement park, and later an industrial age paint factory. Now, the tainted ancient soil sits beneath the glittering lights of Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, and the AMC movie theaters. “Shellmound” examines the decisions made during the recent toxic cleanup, excavation, and construction of the Bay Street mall through the eyes of the city of Emeryville, the developer, the archaeologists, and the native Californians who worked on the site.
In 1930s Italy, a poverty-stricken office clerk named Akaky Akakievich becomes fixated on getting a new overcoat. After saving up for it, he finally buys one and it transforms his life. However, tragedy strikes when his cherished overcoat is stolen, leading to a series of unexpected events.