Japanese Broadcaster NHK Documents the Completion of Sagrada Família's Tower of Jesus on Gaudí's 100th Anniversary
By
Max Goldbart
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Summary
Japanese broadcaster NHK was the only media outlet granted exclusive access to document the entire construction of the Tower of Jesus at Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona. The tower was completed on the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death, with a ceremony attended by the Pope. NHK's documentary captures the unique perspective of a Japanese team following this iconic Spanish architectural project from start to finish, highlighting the deep connection between Japan and the Sagrada Família.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt felt almost like a living being
Rather than a local Spanish network following this incredible Barcelona construction from start to finish, that job has in fact gone to Japanese broadcaster NHK
The Sagrada, which began construction in 1882, and Japan are inextricably linked
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