"The jury awards a special mention to the film for its exceptionally subtle, multilayered, and visually precise reconstruction of the life of one of the most important yet often overlooked architects of modern architecture in the 20th century. The director skillfully weaves together architectural analysis, cultural history, and a poetic cinematic expression, creating a portrait of Rudolph Schindler that transcends the biographical frame and becomes a contemplative journey into the very essence of his ‘spatial’ philosophy – thus opening a field for understanding architecture as an intimate experience, not merely an aesthetic artifact.
During the deliberation, the jury particularly emphasized the film’s masterful balance between archival footage and ‘testimonies’ of Schindler’s mentors, rivals, and idols, such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra, as well as reflections by contemporary, world-renowned architects including Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne, and Steven Holl. Through carefully composed shots, rhythmic editing, thoughtful use of light and space, and the evocative narration of Meryl Streep, the film successfully conveys the message of Schindler’s uniqueness and courage – to find his own world and distinctive style, and to remain true to it until his very last project, in an era dominated by Le Corbusier’s modernism."

From the Jury of DA2 - Zagreb Design, Art and Architecture Film Festival: Denise Zmekhol (film director), Alemka Lisinski (journalist and editor) and Alen Žunić (architect).