A must-see documentary for lovers of art and architecture.
Thousands of tourists come to Barcelona from far and wide to admire the work of the great architect, Antoni Gaudí. What they don't know is that many of the photographs they take home with them are of works by Josep Mª Jujol, a forgotten architect and the other great genius of Catalan Modernisme.
Jujol began working with Antoni Gaudí in 1904 and was not only the master's best student, but also contributed significant innovations with regard to architectural form. Josep Mª Jujol was known for his imagination, talent and extraordinary command of form and color. One cannot truly appreciate Gaudí's work without also possessing an in-depth knowledge of Jujol's work.
The documentary Jujol Gaudí; Two Architectural Geniuses, reviews the work of the two architects and their professional relationship. We also learn about the interest shown in their work by actor John Malkovich, and architects Tosahiaki Tange and Josep Llinàs.
Our eyes are opened to the worlds of Jujol and Gaudí, two brilliant minds who worked together in creating the most emblematic works of Modernisme: Casa Batlló, Pedrera, Park Güell, Colònia Güell, Sagrada Família and forging the path towards modern architecture.
