ARCHITECT OF BRUTAL POETRY

 

"What has been forgotten is what is most important about architecture – to speak without words. We talk through the radio, through the phone, at meetings, but none of this is enough. The population is so large that it is not enough to educate people with words. The masses must be educated through architecture—not individually, but through buildings, and above all, through urbanism." (Hans Broos) From the depths of memory affected by Alzheimer's, Hans Broos tells the story of a Carpathian German refugee who became a prominent Brazilian architect. Hans Broos left behind high-quality buildings and a long line of followers—young architects inspired by his work, his innovative approach to modern architecture and urbanism, and above all, his humanistic message. HANS BROOS (1921-2011) Born in Veľká Lomnica, he became a significant representative of Brutalism in Brazil. He created architecture as concrete poetry, masterfully connected to nature. He was the author of 140 works and 450 cataloged projects.

 

 

Distribution premiere in the Slovak Republic: 7.10.2021
Running time: 70 min
Master: DCP 2K – Slovak original /5.1 audio, Blu ray, DVD, MP4
Accessibility: from 12 years old
Genre: documentary

Direction and screenplay: Ladislav Kaboš │Dramaturgy: Martin Peterich, Dagmar Ditrichová, Svatava Maria Kabošová │ Camera: Martin Šec │ Editing: Michal Kondrla, Darina Smržová │ Music: Vladimír Martinka │ Sound: Bohumil Martinák │Featuring: Imrich Boráros, João Serraglio │Producer: Darina Smržová │Co-producers: Tibor Horváth, Michael Kaboš, Pedro Rosa

Producer: EDIT Studio, Slovakia
Co-producers: RTVS (Radio and Television of Slovakia), KABOS Film & Media, Czech Republic, Embaúba Produções, Brazil

Distribution: MEDIA FILM

 

Professor Martin Kusý Award 2023

director Ladislav Kaboš – for outstanding work in audiovisual creation and the popularization of architecture, especially for the film about architect Hans Broos: The Architect of Brutal Poetry.

WHERE TO SEE THE FILM

The festival premiere of the film The Architect of Brutal Poetry took place at the International Film Festival CINEMATIK in Piešťany. The film is now heading to an international audience – it was presented in competition at the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam (AFFR). The official premiere took place on October 5, 2021, at Kino Lumière in Bratislava, with the filmmakers in attendance. The distribution premiere followed on October 7 at Kino Iskra in Kežmarok, near the birthplace of architect Hans Broos. Starting October 7, the film was distributed to cinemas across Slovakia. Updates on additional screenings are posted here regularly. On October 9, 2021, a special screening took place at Kino Úsmev in Košice – exactly 100 years since the birth of Hans Broos. Producer Darina Smržová and director Ladislav Kaboš presented the screening and met the audience for a Q&A. This page is updated continuously. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know – thank you!

PRESS COVERAGE

• ARCHINFO.SK: Hans Broos – The Architect of Harsh Poetry
• ARCHINFO: Invitation to the premiere on 5.10.2021
• SME: Kaboš premieres the feature documentary The Architect of Brutal Poetry in Bratislava
• RTVS: This is the story of Hans Broos, a Brazilian architect from Veľká Lomnica
• Construction and Housing: The Architect of Brutal Poetry was born under the Tatras and became famous worldwide

Awards

Professor Martin Kusý Award 2023: Ladislav Kaboš – for outstanding work in audiovisual creation and the popularization of architecture, especially for the film about architect Hans Broos: The Architect of Brutal Poetry

Produced by EDIT Studio

In co-production with
RTVS (Radio and Television of Slovakia)
KABOS Film & Media
Embaúba Produções

© 2021
Produced in the Czech Republic with Production Incentives from the Czech Film Fund.
Film distributor in Slovakia: MEDIA FILM, s.r.o.
The film received patronage from the Mayor of Bratislava.

The creation and distribution of this film were financially supported by:

 

Alongside the film's release, a traveling photography exhibition by Brazilian photographer Cristiano Mascara accompanied screenings in various cities in Slovakia (Kežmarok, Poprad, Košice, Prešov, Nitra, Bratislava) and the Czech Republic.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

Additional screenings in cinemas and film clubs are being prepared. We will update the list regularly. If you would like the film to be screened in your city, please contact us — we will do our best to arrange a screening at your nearest cinema. For school screenings with discounted tickets or special screenings with the participation of the filmmakers, please get in touch with us directly.

 

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