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‘Architecton' Trailer: Victor Kossakovsky Charts the History of Concrete in A24 Documentary
Concrete, like most material, is taken for granted. Just look at the quiet beauty of the gray stone slabs as captured in Victor Kossakovsky's visual art installation adjacent documentary 'Architecton.' The film, which premiered at Berlinale 2024, centers on legendary architect and designer Michele De Lucchi as the history of concrete is explored. 'Gunda' director Kossakovsky investigates the effects of concrete on the environment, especially since the material cannot be recycled. The feature spans a war torn Ukraine to the Middle East, where concrete ruins of various kinds still stand after years of destruction. 'Architecton' is a reflection on man's relationship with architecture and making meaning out of ruins, rocks, and yes, concrete. The feature includes the research and voices of more than 100 leading international architects; Kossakovsky details in the trailer that eight percent of all CO2 is emitted due to cement, with 36 percent of that coming from construction alone. More from IndieWire 'Wicked: For Good' Trailer: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Get Ready to Meet Dorothy 'Ballerina' Review: Ana de Armas Kills Her Way Through a Solid Continuation of the John Wick Franchise 'Architecton' is also produced by A24, which newly downsized its doc division. Next in the works includes 'Deathmatch,' a wrestling documentary directed by 'Talk to Me' and 'Bring Her Back' helmers, the Philippou brothers. Kossakovsky told IndieWire in 2020 that he prefers to strip away certain classic film elements to emphasize emotionality onscreen. 'I decided to eliminate music. I can make emotional film and people will cry, without manipulating them,' Kossakovsky said at the time of making 'Gunda,' which has no dialogue and is shot in natural light. Kossakovsky later said to Dutch publication Ekko that his filmography is a call to action. 'Architecton' extends his efforts to helm nature-based docs, starting with '¡Vivan las Antipodas!' and continuing with 'Aquarela' and 'Gunda.' 'It's obvious that we humans are not paying attention to what's going on,' he said. 'Thousands of mountains are disappearing before our eyes all over the world without us noticing. Humans can't see things on that scale. China has produced more cement in the last two years than the United States has in the last century. The amount of cement produced in a year is enough to create a wall one meter wide and one kilometer high, stretching around the world. Concrete may be good for basements and foundations, but we build entire buildings, giant boxes, out of cement. It's toxic, and it's not long-lasting. […] If we face that reality, we will realize that cement is among the world's most dangerous toxins. It is just as important for researchers to find a good alternative to cement as it is to find a cure for cancer.' A24 will release 'Architecton' in select theaters August 1. Check out the trailer below. Best of IndieWire Guillermo del Toro's Favorite Movies: 56 Films the Director Wants You to See 'Song of the South': 14 Things to Know About Disney's Most Controversial Movie Nicolas Winding Refn's Favorite Films: 37 Movies the Director Wants You to See
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20-05-2025
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Massachusetts animal hospital to perform life-saving surgery on homeless puppy
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A homeless puppy living at the Berkshire Humane Society is scheduled to undergo life-saving surgery. In a news release sent to 22News from the MSPCA, Ekko is a four-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who has severe pulmonary valve stenosis, a condition that could result in congestive heart failure. It was discovered after he was transferred from the Pittsfield animal shelter to the MSPCA-Angell's care on March 21st. Dakin Humane Society in Springfield awarded large grant for facility upgrade 'Ekko came to us from Berkshire Humane [Society], one of our MASS partners,' explained Vice President of the MSPCA-Angell's Animal Protection Division, Mike Keiley. 'He had a 5/6 heart murmur, so it was clear he needed advanced care that's really hard to get in that area.' To save his life, Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston will perform a balloon valvuloplasty to allow for normal blood flow on Wednesday. The procedure is expected to cost more than $10,000. If you would like to donate, visit 'There are risks associated with the surgery, as there are with any surgery, but forgoing the procedure is like leaving a ticking time bomb in Ekko's chest,' said Keiley. 'He'll be in the best possible hands at Angell—from the skilled surgeons to the experienced anesthesiologists and the amazing support staff needed for monitoring.' Ekko will be available for adoption following his recovery. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
