A trading post in the heart of the Thar desert in Rajasthan, the legendary city of Jaisalmer inspires architects to this day. The film wonders through the city made of yellow sandstone, to the melodies of Rajasthani folk music, it explores architectural masterpieces such as the fort, the royal palace and Patwon ki Haveli, a villa of rich merchants. While taking stock of the damaging impact of tourism and industrialization on the city and its people, it also analyses this ancient city’s sophisticated urban organization and its relevance for the modern world
Cast
Recommendations
view all
McQueen
Naqoyqatsi
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
Directed by John Ford
A Plastic Ocean
Halloween: 25 Years of Terror
Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
My Mom Jayne
Ex Libris: The New York Public Library
The Class of ‘92
Don't F*#% With John Wick
Champs
Drew: The Man Behind the Poster
Above Majestic
Night Will Fall
Downloaded
28 Up