Form and Place: Arthur Erickson (Short Film) He left a legacy of inspiring buildings across Canada and around the world. A number of his homes and buildings remain as iconic structures in the fabric of BC’s landscape.&nbsp; This film contemplates a number of those places and spaces while an archived interview with the architect plays out within them resonating with the structures and locations. The effect is a merging of the voice and philosophy of Erickson with his finished work. DirectorMike Bernard . Architect of Brutal Poetry (Feature Film) An old man fails to recognize his own face in the mirror. He is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Little by little, his memories get washed away. One day he decides to tell the story of his life to his reflection in the mirror. The man is Hans Broos - a famous Brazilian architect, Carpathian German by origin, born in Slovakia. The mirror he confesses to acts as a reflection of his own memories.

Architect of Brutal Poetry

An old man fails to recognize his own face in the mirror. He is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Little by little, his memories get washed away. One day he decides to tell the story of his life to his reflection in the mirror. The man is Hans Broos - a famous Brazilian architect, Carpathian German by origin, born in Slovakia. The mirror he confesses to acts as a reflection of his own memories.

He left a legacy of inspiring buildings across Canada and around the world. A number of his homes and buildings remain as iconic structures in the fabric of BC’s landscape.&nbsp; This film contemplates a number of those places and spaces while an archived interview with the architect plays out within them resonating with the structures and locations. The effect is a merging of the voice and philosophy of Erickson with his finished work.

Form and Place: Arthur Erickson

He left a legacy of inspiring buildings across Canada and around the world. A number of his homes and buildings remain as iconic structures in the fabric of BC’s landscape. This film contemplates a number of those places and spaces while an archived interview with the architect plays out within them resonating with the structures and locations. The effect is a merging of the voice and philosophy of Erickson with his finished work.

United States of America

Architect of Brutal Poetry (Feature Film) Form and Place: Arthur Erickson (Short Film) (US ONLY)

Virtual Admission

Donation to {{name}}

Donate

Gift Cards

These are all the passes tied to your account. Now, use our online schedule to reserve tickets. You can access your tickets via {{my_tickets_link|"My Tickets"}} or via the PDFs attached to each ticket order confirmation email. {{buy_pass_link|Looking to buy more passes?}}

These are all your purchased tickets. You can click watch to go directly to the film or you can click manage to transfer a ticket to a friend. At this time we are not allowing cancellations for tickets. 

All Access (US Residents)

All Access (Canadian Residents)

Fist-Full (US Residents)

Fist-Full (Canadian Residents)

None available

Passes

The Architecture & Design Film Festival, celebrates the unique creative spirit that drives architecture and design. ADFF creates an opportunity to entertain, engage and educate all types of people who are excited about architecture and design.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.