Dir. Rick Harvie and Jane Mahoney
2024, New Zealand, 98 min
English
Rated G
Maurice and I is a film about creative partnership, about legacy, loss and the tough decisions communities face after natural disasters.
The film centres on the transformative architectural partnership of Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney, whose bold, brutalist designs reshaped Christchurch, New Zealand in the 1960s and 70s, enriching the city’s cultural and social landscape. Their most iconic work, the Christchurch Town Hall, faced demolition after the devastating 2011 earthquake – which killed 185 people and caused widespread destruction. In their late 80s, Sir Miles and Maurice are reunited in their fight to save this world-renowned concert hall from demolition.
Through rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, including their final conversation together, the film reflects on their remarkable legacy, the community impact of their bold architectural vision, and the enduring importance of architecture in shaping and enriching our lives.
North American Premiere.
Sponsored by Urban Idea
Winnipeg’s Architecture + Design Film Festival (adff.ca) presents critically acclaimed films focusing on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. The films cover a range of design-oriented topics from architecture, landscape and urban design to graphics and product design. A+DFF is the only Canadian based festival devoted solely to architecture and design.
We are extremely pleased to have the support this year of Telefim Canada as well as the Manitoba Arts Council, The Manitoba Association of Architects, Exchange District Biz, The Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal, and the Faculty of Architecture Endowment Fund (University of Manitoba). A big thank you goes to the architecture and engineering firms who sponsor films each year.
Each year we look for films from around the world that are not available on streaming services or local theatres. Not only do the films educate us about buildings, landscapes and their designers. They allow us to enjoy armchair travel to India, Africa, Europe and learn about a diversity of places and designers.
