The jubilee 15th edition of the international Film and Architecture festival will focus on the theme of housing as one of the most pressing social issues of today. From Wednesday, September 30 to Monday, October 5, it will present contemporary international film productions examining various forms of home in Prague, Brno, and two dozen other cities.
Under the motto “To Be, or to BnB“, the festival will explore collective and affordable housing, the transformation of cities and public spaces, architectural visions influencing the quality of everyday life, as well as the impacts of gentrification and changes in the urban environment. According to Václav Ševčík, the festival’s curator: “Housing is a rewarding filmmaking topic that has been approached from many perspectives, especially in recent years. Audiences can look forward to investigative critiques, inspiring stories on how to overcome the crisis, and iconic houses by world-renowned architects,”
Archievening is back! We are opening the season with the fascinating Swiss documentary Brunaupark, which touches on the highly topical issue of housing affordability and the transformation of urban spaces. The film follows the fate of a Zurich residential complex with more than four hundred households, facing planned demolition to make way for new development. Over the course of three years, directing duo Hergert and Zietlow captured not only the growing uncertainty among local residents, but also the strength of a community that refuses to give up its home. The screening is also the first taste of this year’s Film and Architecture Festival.
Brunaupark will be screened after Kruh’s May lecture, “Zurich: Supporting Social Diversity and Community Life”, featuring architect Pascal Müller from Müller Sigrist Architekten. Separate tickets are required for the lecture and the screening, or you can take advantage of a discounted Archievening package (lecture + screening).
Tune in to Zurich with Kruh.
The Film and Architecture Festival announces an open call for films related to the topic of architecture, urbanism and design. We accept short films, mid-length, or feature films.
Selected works will be screened at the 15th edition of the Film and Architecture festival which will be held from Septeber 30 to October 6.
Submit your movies HERE
Deadline: May 31, 2026