Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman


1h 24m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Explores the monumental career of 97-year-old architectural photographer Julius Shulman. Populating his photos with human models and striking landscapes, Shulman combined the organic with the synthetic, melding nature with revolutionary urban design. The resulting images helped to shape the careers

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Interview
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Arthouse Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

Synopsis

Explores the monumental career of 97-year-old architectural photographer Julius Shulman. Populating his photos with human models and striking landscapes, Shulman combined the organic with the synthetic, melding nature with revolutionary urban design. The resulting images helped to shape the careers of some of the greatest architects of the 20th century.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Interview
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Arthouse Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall October 9, 2009

Released in United States January 2009

Released in United States June 2008

Released in United States October 16, 2009

Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Tribute, Anniversary, and Special Screenings) June 19-29, 2008.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (True Stories) January 6-19, 2009.

Released in United States January 2009 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (True Stories) January 6-19, 2009.)

Released in United States June 2008 (Shown at Los Angeles Film Festival (Tribute, Anniversary, and Special Screenings) June 19-29, 2008.)

Released in United States Fall October 9, 2009 (NY, CA)

Released in United States October 16, 2009 (Los Angeles)