MOVIE | "The Eameses: Charles and Ray," a film delving into the private lives of the couple who shaped 20th-century American design.
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December 8, 2014

MOVIE | "The Eameses: Charles and Ray," a film delving into the private lives of the couple who shaped 20th-century American design.


MOVIE | The Private Lives of Charles and Ray Eames, Who Shaped 20th-Century American Design


The Eameses: Charles & Ray, Architects & Designers



This documentary, "The Eameses: Charles & Ray, Architects & Designers," delves into the private lives of the couple behind countless beloved products and works, including the iconic Eames Chair. It opens on Saturday, May 11th, at Uplink Shibuya, Cinemaート Roppongi, and other theaters nationwide.



Text by YANAKA Tomomi




Unveiling the Untold Sides of the Eameses



Charles and Ray Eames were pioneers of "Mid-Century Modern," a new design movement born from American modernism in the 1940s-60s. The chairs bearing their name, created generations ago, continue to be cherished worldwide and inspire countless people.

This film brings to light the lesser-known aspects of the Eameses' lives through their letters and photographs, revealed for the first time after their deaths. It also features interviews with former "Eames Office" staff, their daughter Lucia Eames, and grandson Eames Demetrios, alongside beautiful imagery of their work.


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© Quest Productions/Bread and Butter Films./© First Run Features.


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© Quest Productions/Bread and Butter Films./© First Run Features.





The Couple Who Designed "20th-Century America"



Ray Kaiser, aspiring painter, met Charles Eames, who was already married. They fell in love, eventually recognized each other's talents, and founded the "Eames Office."

Navigating World War II, America's rapid modernization, and the Cold War, they turned these challenges into opportunities, creating a diverse range of works from furniture and toys to architecture and film.





Discover the lifestyle and principles of the couple who designed "20th-Century America." "The Eameses: Charles & Ray, Architects & Designers" offers a new perspective on their charm, revealing facets beyond their iconic products.


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© Productions/Bread and Butter Films./© First Run Features./© 2013 Eames Office, LLC (eamesoffice.com).



The Eameses: Charles & Ray, Architects & Designers
Opening May 11th (Saturday) at Uplink Shibuya, Cinemaート Roppongi, and other theaters nationwide.
Directors | Jason Cohn, Bill Guttentag
Starring | Lucia Eames, Eames Demetrios, Paul Schrader, Richard Saul Wurman, Kevin Roche, Jeannine Oppewall, Deborah Sussman, Gordon Ashby
Distribution | Uplink
2011 | USA | 84 min
http://www.uplink.co.jp/eames/