Film architecture

Since the dawn of cinema, film, and architecture have been inextricably linked. Both mediums are cultural expressions that deal with space, time, and people, and they use spatial narrative to address the human predicament. The architect, like the director, is in charge of turning fiction into reality. The built environment and the atmosphere it creates play an important role in visual storytelling, from modernist dwellings to futuristic landscapes.

From futuristic sci-fi to personal dramas, these 12 captivating movies dive into the lives of architects and the powerful role architecture plays in storytelling. Explore films like The Fountainhead, Blade Runner, and Ex Machina, where design meets narrative. Each movie showcases architectural brilliance, from iconic cityscapes to intimate home designs. Whether you're an architect or a film lover, these movies will inspire and entertain you.

"There is no more controversial style of architecture" says The Brutalist director Brady Corbet

Image 3 of 7 from gallery of Films & Architecture: "Dogville".

Images and graphics, interviews and music, video editing and exceptional footage tell a journey through your firm's projects in an engaging and unique cinematic narrative.

creating houses from exceptional movies

Under the fading canopy, walking from underground to the earth surface, experiencing the evolution of film culture.

Oscar-nominated production designer Patrice Vermette shares how his team created the immersive, otherworldly look of the new film.

From home to the city: 5 movies that will help you understand the critique of modern architecture

The Fall (2006)