Basically a documentary on the architect Louis Kahn by his "son". Kahn was certainly an oddball in his personal life and attempting to explore it at this distance is both admirable and fascinating; for his son (the film's creator) and us (the audience) there is no resolution, no comprehension - ending up asking more questions than it answers. But that's OK, we get enough insight into Kahn to appreciate the man even if we cannot really figure him out.
And curiously that lack of resolution is mirrored exactly when dealing with his architectural achievements. Not successful in the way many of his contemporaries where but leaving a legacy of creations which are spectacular and wonderful. Expecting to comprehend his creativity is as illusive as divining his personal motivations. The best we can do is gaze in wonderment at the contributions he has made to our world either its fabric or the people he has touched.
If architecture is a passion for you then this film is a gem; watch it.
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