How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? (2010)

The film traces the rise of one of the world's premier architects, Norman Foster, and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design.

Directors:

Carlos Carcas, Norberto López Amado

Stars:

Norman Foster, Deyan Sudjic

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Norman Foster	...	Himself
Deyan Sudjic	...	(voice)

Storyline

The film traces the rise of one of the world's premier architects, Norman Foster, and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design.

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK Spain Germany USA Switzerland France China Hong Kong

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 2010 (Spain)

Also Known As:

¿Cuánto pesa su edificio, señor Foster?

Filming Locations:

Beijing, China

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$2,759 (USA) (27 January 2012)

Gross:

$12,743 (USA) (17 February 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aiete-Ariane Films, Art Commissioners, Mandarin Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Norman Foster: [relating to his wife Wendy's passing on] "It was a terrible time, what can seem absolutely tragic and devastating at the time. It still obviously has a tragic dimension if many years later you look back on it, but on the other hand, life has moved on, we've all moved on and you have a better measure of... satisfaction, of friendship, of love... of... whatever..."

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Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 1 February 2011 (2011)

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