THE FILMS OF CHARLES & RAY EAMES

Just one week after our previous screening, we were back to the BFI for our final movie screening of Autumn 2019. Thanks to Dr. Mark Breeze for the loan from his home library, we screened some of the 'Films of Charles & Ray Eames.'

Most of us know the duo for their architecture and design work, but not many know that they also made over 125 films from 1-30 minutes in length. The two are ranked among the finest American designers of the 20th Century, renowned for their groundbreaking contributions to architecture, furniture design, industrial design and the photographic arts. We started with the screening of Powers of Ten, and went on to screen a selection from the box-set, which ranged from the playful to the lyrical, exploring architecture and featuring their own designs.

These movies were a good ending piece to the 2019 Movie series, and generated a jovial debate. Many thanks to all those who joined us a week after the previous screening, and for all those who have attended throughout the year! We look forward to welcoming you all back to the BFI on Tuesday 11 February 2020, for the start of our 2020 Series.

Written by: Chris Musangi AIA