Brad Pitt Executive Produces Wim Wenders' Peter Zumthor Documentary
German director Wim Wenders has enlisted Brad Pitt as an executive producer for a documentary focusing on Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. Titled 'From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor,' the film is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival next month. This 3D documentary intends to envelop viewers in Zumthor's architectural masterpieces, such as the Therme Vals spa in Switzerland, the Steilneset Memorial in Norway, and the Kolumba Art Museum in Germany, among others. Pitt, an admirer of Zumthor's artistry, previously praised him as a 'master of light and shadow' during discussions for The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA, completed last year. HanWay Films noted that Pitt's support was crucial for the project's approval at a key LA County meeting. Wenders has worked with Zumthor for 14 years, aiming to showcase the essence of the architecture and the experiences of its users. He hopes the documentary will transform how people perceive architecture through immersive experiences.
Key facts
- Brad Pitt is executive producer on a documentary about Peter Zumthor.
- The documentary is directed by Wim Wenders and titled 'From Inside Out – The Architecture of Peter Zumthor'.
- It will premiere at the Venice Film Festival next month.
- The film is in 3D and features several Zumthor buildings, including Therme Vals, Steilneset Memorial, Secular Retreat, Kolumba Art Museum, Bruder Klaus Chapel, and the Wyss Building.
- Pitt was instrumental in the approval of Zumthor's LACMA expansion, speaking at a decisive LA County hearing.
- Wenders has been filming with Zumthor for 14 years.
- HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales.
- The Wyss Building of the Beyeler Foundation is expected to open later this year.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- HanWay Films
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Beyeler Foundation
- Venice Film Festival
- Dezeen
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Norway
- England
- Germany
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Tokyo
- Japan
Sources
- Dezeen —