Schindler Space Architect: Film screening and Q+A with director Valentina Ganeva

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Join director Valentina Ganeva for a screening and discussion of her film “Schindler Space Architect”, the first feature-length documentary
exploring the life and works of modern architecture pioneer of modern architecture R. M. Schindler.  Narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier, and featuring
renowned architects Frank Gehry, Steven Holl, Thom Mayne, the film explores how Schindler changed forever the architectural landscape of
Los Angeles and laid the foundation for what is now considered the California lifestyle of indoor-outdoor living. This documentary
is an investigation into Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture and reexamines his complicated relationship with his
mentor, Frank Lloyd Wright, and his former friend turned rival, Richard Neutra. A true original, Schindler experimented and invented over a period
of 30 years. The film affirms the singular genius of one man and the eternal challenge every artist faces to stay true to their vision.