Sep Ruf – Master of Modern Architecture

Documentary Film in Cinemas July 10


The documentary "Sep Ruf – Master of Modern Architecture" arrives in cinemas nationwide on July 10. This film breathes life into architectural history – striking, visually compelling, and infused with the spirit of an era. It celebrates the legacy of one of Germany's most influential architects of the 20th century: Sep Ruf. From the iconic German Pavilion at Expo 1958 in Brussels (designed with Egon Eiermann) to the storied Chancellor's Bungalow in Bonn, the Academy of Fine Arts in Nuremberg, and the Neue Maxburg in Munich – his architectural landmarks continue to shape our landscape today.

The film invites viewers on a visual exploration of Ruf's architectural world, enriched with exclusive interviews from contemporaries who knew his work firsthand, alongside expert perspectives from architecture historians and colleagues. A cinematic experience for anyone captivated by architecture, design, history, and visually compelling filmmaking.

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