CAN LIS - UTZON'S HIDDEN MASTERPIECE
DOCUMENTARY FILM
The film delves into the history of Can Lis, the residence Utzon designed on the coast of Mallorca. More than just a house, Can Lis represents the perfect harmony between design and nature, using local materials and sustainability principles long before the concept gainedglobal significance.
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Located on the majestic coast of Mallorca, Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece unravels the history and significance of the iconic house designed by Jørn Utzon, the architect behind the world-famous Sydney Opera House, as a retreat for him and his family a few years after he left Sydney. Utzon crafted a home that harmonises with its surroundings while embodying his architectural philosophy.
In this film we explore how this retreat becomes a fine example of timeless design, and architectural poetry with a deep respect for the island’s natural environment and the use of local materials and resources. Can Lis was built 50 years ago but it is more relevant now than ever, in the current context of climate change, increase of carbon emissions and resource scarcity.
Guided by the insightful knowledge of the architects and university professors Piers Taylor and Francisco Cifuentes, and featuring a special collaboration with Line Norskov, architect and director of exhibitions at the Utzon Center, this documentary reveals how Utzon distilled lessons from his global travels, the local context in Mallorca, his youth in Denmark, his life in Sydney, his passion for sailing and his understanding of the world, that lead him to create this timeless masterpiece. This film is a cinematic ode to a hidden gem that inspires us to rethink how we build for the future.
The film not only highlights the grandeur of Can Lis but also invites reflection on how architecture can respond to its natural surroundings and enrich the human experience. Directed by Juan Alberto Morillas, architect and founder of the platform Share Your Green Design, with an original soundtrack composed by Juan Cruz-Guevara, an award-winning music composer, this film celebrates the convergence of art, nature, and design, leaving an indelible mark on those who watch it.
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ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
🎶 The Complete Soundtrack of Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece
The soundtrack of Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece accompanies the viewer throughout the 53-minute journey of this cinematic experience, perfectly blending Jørn Utzon’s architecture with the essence of the Mallorcan landscape. Each piece is carefully composed to reflect the spirit of Can Lis, a place where nature, light, and history come together in a unique harmony.
From the melancholy of the opening notes to the gentle farewell of Aire, each track reflects a different facet of the place and its creator, transporting the listener to a sensory space where the music becomes part of the environment. The soundtrack not only complements the imagery but elevates it, inviting a deeper connection with Utzon’s work and vision.
Now, the complete soundtrack is available on Spotify, including the final track Aire. You can listen to it at any time, immersing yourself once again in the magic of Can Lis and carrying its essence with you.
🎵 Aire — The Soundtrack to the End of Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece
At the end of Can Lis, Aire emerges as the melody that accompanies the final breath of this visual journey.
A song that, much like the house itself, intimately connects with nature, light, and the essence that Jørn Utzon embedded in his masterpiece.
Aire is the final layer of this cinematic experience, a sonic reflection of what Utzon created through his architecture: a space where the simplicity and beauty of the natural world intertwine, inviting the viewer to feel, in their own being, what is part of the landscape, the light, and the history that inhabits every corner of Can Lis.
This closing song seeks to capture the profound connection with the essential that Utzon pursued, a reminder that the greatest things can often be found in the simplest forms, and that architecture, like music, has the power to transform our perception of the world.
