14 works of the swiss artist, civil engineer and legendary bridge builder Robert Maillart designed between 1910 and 1935.
Maillart revolutionized with his functional reduction of material the work of bridge building and created his own world of forms. His topics and inventions explored the possibilities of reinforced concrete construction and set new aesthetic standards worldwide in their complex simplicity and elegance of the load-bearing parts.​

Mailart's Bridges showcases the innovative work of Robert Mailart, an architect and artist renowned for his unique contribution to bridge design and construction. Mailart's simple yet aesthetically driven experiments in concrete structures have left an indelible mark on the field. In this installment of his "Architecture as Autobiography" series, Heinz Emigholz presents 14 of Mailart's works designed between 1910 and 1935. The film meticulously captures these bridges from every conceivable angle—top and bottom, inside and out—as they span rivers and mountains. Emigholz's camera explores the interiors and exteriors of several structures, offering viewers an intimate exploration of Mailart's philosophy: shortening and bridging distances and gaps while minimizing mass. As these structures have integrated into the surrounding landscape over more than half a century, fulfilling their intended function, the film invites us into a deeper realm of contemplation. 

• Screenplay Heinz EMIGHOLZ
• Cinematography Heinz EMIGHOLZ
• Edit Heinz EMIGHOLZ
• Sound Andreas SEHN, Martin LANGENBACH, Stefan KONKEN

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