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Richard Rogers
ArchitectRenowned architect Richard Rogers tells us about the films that have inspired him and his work. From his office at London’s 122 Leadenhall Street (aka the Cheesegrater), he explains how his birth in the beautiful city of Florence influenced his love of buildings, also revealing how he creates memorable structures across the world.
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BFI Player film picks
Rome, Open CityRome, Open City
Drama1945103 minsDirector: Roberto Rossellini
Roberto Rossellini’s landmark of Italian neorealism often cited as one of the greatest films ever made.
The Battle of AlgiersThe Battle of Algiers
Drama1966121 minsDirector: Gillo Pontecorvo
Gillo Pontecorvo’s masterpiece about the last years of French colonial rule in Algeria, seen from the perspective of both the revolutionaries and the French authorities.
The Third ManThe Third Man
Thriller1949105 minsDirector: Carol Reed
Carol Reed's timeless classic, one of the greatest British films, lavishly marries a perfect script, an unforgettable theme tune and the star power of Orson Welles.
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overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
Defeating dyslexia
Overcoming reading difficulties caused by dyslexia as a young boy was perhaps Richard’s first major challenge.
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
‘These are disturbing, great films. I wasn’t looking for a comfortable armchair experience.’
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
‘My mother wore very bright colours when she picked me up from school. I would hide my face as she wore bright coloured socks. Now, of course, I love colour.’
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
The Pompidou Centre: from hated to feted
Richard reveals how reactions to his designs for the Pompidou Centre in Paris changed from horror to joy.
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
How we built the Cheesegrater
Rogers explains how his firm created one of the City of London’s most distinctive buildings, 122 Leadenhall Street – colloquially known as the Cheesegrater.
Lord Richard Rogers /
overcoming adversity and creating landmarks in London and Paris
‘I was rather against doing the Pompidou as I didn’t like the idea of doing a monument for a president. Luckily, I lost that vote.’
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