Abstract
My Architect: A Son's Journey was filmed in 2003. The documentary with
biographical content was directed by Nathaniel Kahn. It is one of the five
documentaries nominated for an Oscar in 2004. This documentary has been prepared
using archive records and interviews. The subject of the movie includes the adventure
of a boy who lost his father at a young age, on his way to get to know his father. This
five-year journey sheds light on the private life and professional career of Louis I.
Kahn, one of the representatives of modern architecture. In short, it offers the audience
the opportunity to get to know Louis I. Kahn and the features of his monumental
works. For this reason, the film has been examined from two perspectives. The film
was approached from the point of view of the child who first wants to know and
understand his father. For this reason, the life of Louis I. Kahn was examined in terms
of his private life. Then, attention was drawn to Louis I. Kahn's approach to
architecture. In this direction, Louis I. Kahn's professional career, buildings, and
architectural ideology are discussed. As a result of the study, it is seen that this
adventure of Nathaniel Kahn brings many questions about life and architecture because
this journey of a son to get to know his father is not just about introducing the fatherson relationship or an architect and his works to the audience. It also makes the viewer
question what is important in life and architecture. For this reason, it is recommended
to watch the film, especially by architects, architecture students, and those interested in
architecture.