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The Builders

193848mJean Epstein
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Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare interviews with Le Corbusier (at his drawing board, no less) and Auguste Perret.

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What is The Builders (1938) about?

Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare…

Who stars in The Builders?

The Builders stars Auguste Perret (Himself), Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (Himself), León Jouhaux (Himself), René Arrachart (Himself). The film was directed by Jean Epstein.

How long is The Builders?

The Builders has a runtime of 48 min and premiered in 1938.

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