Storyline
In this documentary, Marie-Claire Rubinstein reveals to us, through the testimonies of the inhabitants who live there, the architectural achievements of the French urban planner Fernand Pouillon in Algiers. In particular the vast complexes of hundreds of social housing units, including the most famous Diar E Saâd (1953), Diar El Mahçoul (1954) and Climat de France (1957). The historical context, during the war of independence is related by the historian Benjamin Stora and Nadir Boumaza. This documentary also evokes the personality of Fernand Pouillon in a post-colonial context.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Fernand Pouillon
Self (archive footage)
Nadir Boumaza
Self
Benjamin Stora
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée was released on January 1, 2017.
The runtime of Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée is 52m.
Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée is a Documentary movie.
Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée was directed by Marie-Claire Rubinstein.
The main cast of Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée includes Fernand Pouillon, Nadir Boumaza, Benjamin Stora.
Fernand Pouillon, Une architecture habitée is originally in French.