Overview

Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare interviews with Le Corbusier (at his drawing board, no less) and Auguste Perret.

Cast

Auguste Perret, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, León Jouhaux, René Arrachart

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What is "The Builders" about?

Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare interviews with Le Corbusier (at his drawing board, no less) and Auguste Perret.

When was "The Builders" released?

The Builders was released in 1938.

Who stars in "The Builders"?

The cast includes Auguste Perret, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, León Jouhaux, René Arrachart.