Just before his death in April 2017, Catalan sculptor Xavier Corberó opened-up his home—and his memories—for what would be the last profile of him and his work. His house—a labyrinthine and otherworldly palace of 300 arches—offers a glimpse into the universe of a genius whose life spanned some of the most turbulent moments in Spanish history, and friendships with the likes of Dali and Picasso. His self-designed and built Esplugues residence—a feat of remarkable obsession—stands as his finest work of art.
Director Nathalie Biancheri—who has previously shown work at the London Short Film Festival—says: “This is the last glimpse into the life, and architecture of a man whose existence was truly kaleidoscopic.” His house, having begun as a disused potato field in 1968, would become an architectural wonder of the world; a haven for artists and a monument to a creativity which we may never see the likes of again.