Reconversão (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Reconversão is a documentary film directed by Thom Andersen, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. With Reconversão (Reconversion), Thom Andersen opens another fascinating chapter of his ongoing investigation of architectural landscapes, their filmic representation, and their relation to history, by focusing on 17 buildings and projects by the often-controversial Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura—winner of the 2011 Pritzker Prize. Echoing Dziga Vertov’s concepts and Eadweard Muybridge’s techniques (shooting only one or two frames per second), Andersen masterfully brings forward what makes Souto de Moura an original: the incorporation of the passing of time into architectural designs, positing them within a history fraught with class struggle and societal changes, in a continuum with ruins—from which they may originate, and to which they will return—and with nature—which they frame, and by which they are framed.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Reconversão has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reconversão page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reconversão tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reconversão (2012)?
- In GB, Reconversão is available to stream on DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reconversão worth watching?
- Reconversão holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.