A dead architect's ghost whispers through time — and he's still roasting Stockholm's skyline.
Based on a series of interviews documentary film maker Anders Wahlgren made with architect Sven Markelius in 1969. Sven Markelius was one of the most radical architects in Sweden for many years. Since these interviews were the only recorded interviews made with Markelius we can get some insight into his philosophy 50 years later.
Direction
Wahlgren's light touch lets Markelius's voice dominate completely.
Editing
Seamless weaving of 1969 footage with modern reflections.
Director
Anders Wahlgren
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
These 1969 tapes sat in a archive for 50 years; Wahlgren discovered them while researching a completely different project.
Markelius designed the famous Högdalen church and Stockholm's first high-rise at Västertorp — this film finally lets him explain them in his own words.
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