Parabeton – Pier Luigi Nervi and Roman Concrete celebrates the legacy of Italian architect Pier Luigi Nervi, one of the 20th century's most innovative architectural engineers and artists. Renowned for his groundbreaking use of concrete in creating diverse geometric patterns, Nervi's genius is explored through 17 of his most notable works, including the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Rome's Olympic Stadium, and the Papal Audience Hall in Vatican City. In this concluding installment of the "Architecture as Autobiography" series, director Heinz Emigholz broadens his scope, tracing Nervi's architectural inspirations back to ancient times. This approach is particularly fitting in Rome, a city where ancient and modern structures harmoniously coexist. Emigholz's lens captures the remarkable durability of concrete structures in iconic ancient buildings like the Pantheon and the Baths of Caracalla, which have endured for millennia and continue to shape Rome's urban landscape. The film's distinctive style, featuring shots that rarely include human presence aside from ambient sound, creates a unique dialogue between past and future. By juxtaposing spaces from both ancient and modern eras united by the medium of concrete, Parabeton – Pier Luigi Nervi and Roman Concrete offers a profound meditation on architectural evolution. More than just a documentation of Nervi's work, this film serves as an exploration of an architect's enduring influence, a reflection on the material that has supported human civilization for centuries, and a majestic tribute to the history and environment of Rome itself.