Hiroshi Teshigahara’s Antonio Gaudí is a gorgeous and captivating tone poem, a loving tribute to the architecture of Gaudí in an unconventional documentary. Rather than provide a straightforward examination of his life and work, Teshigahara simply shows us the work. There is no narration, there are no talking heads – nothing to distance us from the experience of looking at the work. The way Teshigahara frames Gaudí’s buildings against landscapes and skylines gives us a sense of scale and space, a sense of how these architectural wonders exist in space – the ways they can tower over their neighboring buildings, or stand out in a sea of uniformity. And then he will juxtapose this with closeups, odd angles, or other abstractions that cause us to look at the buildings in a whole new light. Throughout the film we drift from moment to moment, building to building, soaking in the images and letting the incredible score wash over us. It’s an incredible experience if you’re willing to place yourself in Teshigahara’s capable hands as he guides you through some of the most captivating pieces of architecture you’re likely to encounter.