Architecton illustrates the violent industrial processes needed to create concrete, connecting the transformation from mountains to buildings. The film, released by A24, is dialogue-free and visually striking, similar to earlier works that comment on humanity's impact on the planet. Kossakovsky highlights the transient nature of concrete structures, which may last less than a century, and compares them to ancient stone buildings, advocating for a return to beautiful, timeless architecture. The film draws inspiration from the Alexander Column in St. Petersburg, symbolizing enduring craftsmanship and aesthetic heritage.
The film documents the often-unseen production chain of concrete, transforming quarries, rock crushers, conveyor belts, and glowing furnaces into spectacle, revealing the brutality of industrialized violence.
Kossakovsky contrasts the ugly and ordinary nature of modern concrete buildings with the timeless beauty of architecture that dates back thousands of years, emphasizing the loss of aesthetic value.
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