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Build Something Modern
Build Something Modern
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Documentary
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Paul Rowley
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Nicky Gogan
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Revisiting the architectural wonders that Africa was subjected to as missionaries moved in and began, in the 1950s and ‘60s, to construct their dream shrines. It was, as one architect points out, "virgin territory", and freedom of expression reigned. Once you allowed for the sweltering sun. And the torrential rains. And the bad taste.
THE VERDICT: Gogan and Rowley follow-up their acclaimed asylum seekers-in-Butlins doc Seaview with this highly stylised documentary on the highly stylised buildings that Irish architects inflicted upon Africa as the Catholic Church made its presence felt. It's a documentary that seems to have been edited by Frank Gehry, long stretches of silences followed by a clatter of archival clips before another uncertain old man tries to recall his dream home away from home. Like a trip through the archives with the button on ‘shuffle', you might want to bring along something to punch afterwards.
Review by Paul Byrne
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