The Belly of an Architect

Stourley Kracklite, a driven, detail-obsessed architect, travels from America to Rome with his much younger wife, Louisa, to oversee an architectural homage to a personal hero, 18th-century master builder Etienne-Louis Boullée. En route by train, Stourley and Louisa conceive a much-wanted child — but Stourley's obsession with his wife's expanding belly, her perceived infidelity, and his own recurrent bouts of abdominal pain reach epic and dangerous proportions.

Tagline

“Art is the food for madness.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Peter Greenaway

Original Language

EN

What is The Belly of an Architect about?

Stourley Kracklite, a driven, detail-obsessed architect, travels from America to Rome with his much younger wife, Louisa, to oversee an architectural homage to a personal hero, 18th-century master builder Etienne-Louis Boullée. En route by train, Stourley and Louisa conceive a much-wanted child — but Stourley's obsession with his wife's expanding belly, her perceived infidelity, and his own recurrent bouts of abdominal pain reach epic and dangerous proportions.

Who directed The Belly of an Architect?

The Belly of an Architect was directed by Peter Greenaway.

When was The Belly of an Architect released?

The Belly of an Architect was released on September 23, 1987.

How long is The Belly of an Architect?

The Belly of an Architect has a runtime of 1h 58m.

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