ADDICTED TO SOLITUDE
Jon Bang Carlsen
Denmark 1999 | 35 Min. | 35 mm, engl. OF
Denmark 1999 | 35 Min. | 35 mm, engl. OF

The Hadhramaut region in the southeast of Yemen is well known for its mud brick architecture. Throughout the centuries, the population has developed very sophisticated building techniques and created a unique architectural environment. Spectacular structures such as ten-story mudbrick tower houses rise up from the valley’s floor. In interviews throughout the documentary, the masons describe their working techniques and the challenges they face with the introduction of new, imported building materials.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF MUD documents the vernacular architecture, the building techniques and the society they belonged to.