“Architecton” is Greek for a master architect. While this film prominently features an experienced Italian architect working on creating a space in his garden where no human will enter, this is not a documentary solely about the architect. Starting with a focus on the landscape project, it delves into the narrative of environments where life and thrive, from ancient ruins to modern metropolises. It raises awareness of the comprehensive impact on us and other organisms and urges changes in our worldview while depicting in an experimental and poetic form the relationships among matter, time, and human society. Literary critic Hwang Hyeon-san once said, “Poetry is what remains after you exclude all the elements that constitute reality.” Cinematic language, similarly, should make a film even without meaning. Using extreme long shots, extreme close-ups, and slow motion to portray the development and destruction inherent in the process of civilization, the master filmmaker completes a visually powerful documentary. (Sung MOON)