Shelter: November highlights

This month on Shelter, unravel the unique and innovative career of a modern design maestro; marvel at the cutting-edge transport solutions for a greener and more efficient future; and discover the Brazilian designers who have turned their passion for woodwork into beautiful craft.

Alfabeto Mangiarotti
(81 mins) Italy 2022 (November 6)
What is it that makes Mangiarotti be Mangiarotti? Delve into the multifaceted career of Angelo Mangiarotti, a prominent Italian designer, architect, and sculptor, who defied the conventional boundaries between these disciplines; with Alfabeto Mangiarotti. This feature documentary delves into his pioneering approach to design in postwar Italy; and his innovative approach, deep understanding of materials, and cross-disciplinary work. Through interviews with collaborators, clients, and friends, see the poetic and forward-thinking nature of Mangiarotti’s creations unravelled; and light shed upon his significant impact on twentieth-century Italian design culture.

e² Transport
(6 x 30 mins) USA 2010 (November 13)
The most recent instalment of the e² series, e² Transport examines sustainable transportation alternatives with potentially far-reaching effects. Narrated by Brad Pitt, e² Transport introduces a broad range of ideas to address the crises of automobile culture and fossil fuel dependence: from existing technologies, to long-term urban planning, to economic incentives. This six-episode series includes: the transformation of London into a transit-efficient capital thanks to visionary mayoral leadership; Paris’ ambitious public-private Vélib’ bike initiative; and how investing in local food systems lessens the distance between who we are and what we eat, and creates wealth in the community.

Wooden Soul
(8 X 30 mins) Brazil 2023 (November 20)
This eight-part series explores the unique approach and style of eight Brazilian designers who transformed their passion for wood into a craft. Between planes, chisels, templates and lots of sawdust, in each episode we will follow the process of creating a chair, get to know the studio, the references, the designer’s lifestyle and understand why each person, in their own way, has wood in their heart and soul. Featuring Claudia Moreira Salles, Fernanda Barretto, Fernando Mendes, Hugo França, Julia Krantz, Morito Ebine, Paulo Alves and Ricardo Graham.