Cathedrals of Culture

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is delighted to present the Australian premiere of Cathedrals of Culture, an absorbing cinematic experience centred around six iconic and architecturally distinct buildings, which asks 'if buildings could talk, what would they say about humans?"

A meditation on the souls of buildings, the responses offered by six manmade structures are surprising. Cathedrals of Culture bestows upon these souls an unparalleled voice – the buildings in this documentary literally speak for themselves, exploring human life from a unique perspective.

Six accomplished filmmakers have contributed their own artistic styles and insights to the project, each drawing audiences into the inner workings of the buildings they explore. In their own way, these structures exemplify bold ideas and ingenuity, and are ultimately a manifestation of human thought and action.