Places for the Soul
1990, English. Directed by Ruth Landy.
An intimate portrait of Christopher Alexander, a critic of modern architecture on a lifelong quest to build harmonious, livable places in today’s world. The film tells the story of two projects – a spectacular high school in Japan and an innovative homeless shelter in California. For Alexander, feelings come first, users are deeply engaged and process is paramount. We discover what happens when an architect’s unconventional method collides with standard practices in his profession.
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- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Written by
- Ruth Landy, Stephen Most
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Places for the Soul runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
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Places for the Soul isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Places for the Soul?
If you liked Places for the Soul, try Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski, Come See Me in the Good Light, A Toxic Love Story.
Who directed Places for the Soul?
Places for the Soul (1990) was directed by Ruth Landy and stars Christopher Alexander, Ruth Landy.