Eames: The Architect and the Painter(2011)
Eames: The Architect and the Painter Synopsis
Interviews with the junior designers swept into the 24-7 world of "The Eamery" are the heart of this complex picture of a husband-and-wife creative team that define the era of Mid-Century Modernism. Narrated by James Franco, the film draws from a trove of archival material, primarily the stunning films and photographs produced in mind-boggling volume by Charles, Ray, and their staff during the hyper-creative forty years of the Eames Office.
Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) is a documentary film directed by Jason Cohn, released on November 18, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars James Franco, Charles Eames, Ray Eames and Paul Schrader. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Cohn
- Writers:
- Jason Cohn
- Producers:
- Camille Servan-Schreiber
- Composer:
- Michael Bacon
- Production:
- Bread and Butter Films, Quest Productions
- Status:
- Released
Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) Trailer
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Franco
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Charles Eames
as Self (archive footage)
Ray Eames
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Schrader
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jason Cohn, written by Jason Cohn, produced by Camille Servan-Schreiber.
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 37 ratings.
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eames: The Architect and the Painter online?
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) is available to stream on OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eames: The Architect and the Painter?
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The main cast of Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) includes James Franco, Charles Eames, Ray Eames and Paul Schrader. The film was directed by Jason Cohn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eames: The Architect and the Painter released?
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter was released on November 18, 2011 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Eames: The Architect and the Painter worth watching?
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Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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