Lewerentz Divine Darkness - English subtitled
Documentary about the renowned and media-shy Swedish architect Sigurd Lewerentz. In his designs, he played with darkness and light, much like Caravaggio did in painting.
Documentary
Sigurd Lewerentz (1885–1975) is internationally renowned as one of Sweden’s greatest architects, but due to his aversion to being interviewed and recorded, he has long been shrouded in mystery. Recently, however, a treasure trove of film and sound recordings of the ageing Lewerentz was found in a cellar in Lund, and it’s these recordings that form the basis of this captivating documentary. Lewerentz Divine Darkness is a unique portrait of this enigmatic figure of twentieth century architecture, whose work still resonates and inspires today.
Sven Blume, Sweden, 2024, 70 min. Swedish & English spoken, English subtitles.