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Estonia Premieres Film on Architect Kahn's Last Years
4 Nov
Summary
- Film 'Joy Will Prevail' explores Louis Kahn's final years.
- It focuses on Kahn's last residential commission and friendship.
- The film has its international premiere in Estonia, Kahn's birthplace.
The feature film 'Joy Will Prevail,' directed by Max Korman, explores the final three years of the acclaimed architectural icon Louis I. Kahn. The movie focuses on the creation of Kahn's last residential commission, the Korman House, and the unexpected friendship that developed with Steve Korman, the director's grandfather. The Korman House, completed shortly before Kahn's death in 1974, was also director Max Korman's childhood home.
The film delves into Kahn's legacy and personal life, touching upon his navigation of a complex family structure. After its initial screening at the Philadelphia Film Festival, 'Joy Will Prevail' is scheduled for its international premiere on November 7th at the 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) in Estonia. This location is significant as Kahn was born in Kuressaare on Estonia's island of Saaremaa.
Estonia marks a return to Kahn's origins, with the film team planning a special screening in Kuressaare after the Tallinn premiere. Griffin Dunne stars as Louis I. Kahn, with Jennifer Beals and Alexis Bledel also in the cast. The film's international premiere in Estonia underscores a poignant connection to the architect's birthplace and legacy.
