E.1027 – Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea

Opens Friday, May 16, 2025

In 1929, avant-garde Irish designer Eileen Gray built a refuge on the French Riviera, naming it E.1027, a cryptic marriage of her initials and those of Jean Badovici, the lover with whom she made it. The house was, unfortunately, a masterpiece. But when the celebrated architect Le Corbusier discovered it, he became obsessed and sought to subordinate her work to his own. This new hybrid documentary explores Gray’s life and legacy, honoring the singular vision of a remarkable artist.

Official Selection: CPH:DOX, Architecture and Design Film Festival

• Country Switzerland
• Language English and French with English subtitles
• Running Time 89 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor First Run Features
• Director Beatrice Minger, Christoph Schaub
• Cast Natalie Radmall-Quirke, Axel Moustache, Charles Morillon, Eileen Gray, Vera Flück
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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