1960

93. NFB — A Is for Architecture — 14 min 23 s

A panorama of ancient cities, palaces and temples whose splendor has awed mankind. The film moves from one tradition to another, illustrating how each reflects the sentiments and values of its time, from the massive temples of the pharaohs to the soaring skyscrapers of today.

Director — Robert Verrall, Gerald Budner
Producer — Colin Low, Tom Daly
Script and Text — James Beveridge
Images — Douglas Poulter
Editor — James Beveridge
Music — Eldon Rathburn
Voice and Narration — William Needles