The Promise, Architect BV Doshi (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, The Promise, Architect BV Doshi is a documentary film directed by Jan Schmidt-Garre, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Balkrishna Doshi (1927-2023) is one of India's most influential 20th century architects and recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Doshi and his practice Vastu-Shilpa has a portfolio spanning over 70 years, including collaborations with both Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn. The film introduces viewers to his famous buildings and offers an exclusive look into his work process. Doshi shares his sources of inspiration and motivation and is also a brilliant storyteller. His presence of mind, his humor and his wisdom create the image of a man from whom we can not only learn to build humanly, but from whom we can learn – to be human.
Who’s in it. The Promise, Architect BV Doshi stars Balkrishna Doshi as Self, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris as Self (archive footage) and Louis Kahn as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Promise, Architect BV Doshi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Promise, Architect BV Doshi page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Promise, Architect BV Doshi (2023)?
- In US, The Promise, Architect BV Doshi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Promise, Architect BV Doshi worth watching?
- The Promise, Architect BV Doshi holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Promise, Architect BV Doshi?
- The Promise, Architect BV Doshi stars Balkrishna Doshi, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris and Louis Kahn.
- When was The Promise, Architect BV Doshi released?
- The Promise, Architect BV Doshi was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.