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The Dream of Perfection

Dir. John Weiley

THE DREAM OF PERFECTION is as extraordinary as its provocative subject matter, the dramatic story of the building of the Sydney Opera House, culminating in Utzons departure from the project. Director John Weiley was commissioned in 1968 to make the documentary Autopsy on a Dream by then BBC2 controller David Attenborough, and following its only screening on the BBC, it was destroyed literally chopped to pieces on the chopping block. Miraculously, a mute print of Autopsy on a Dream was rediscovered in a BBC vault this year, and has now been restored with sound saved by John Weiley, and with a new prologue. The film features interviews with David Attenborough, Jan Utzon, Lin Utzon, and Richard Neville.

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Episode 86: Maison et Objet Designer of the Year

The Designer of the Year at Maison et Objet Paris’ September show is recognised through the designer’s work in interior architecture and decor orientated areas.

Jan Henderson was lucky enough to talk to this years winner, Dorothée Meilichzon at her magnificently designed hotel, Hotel Bachaumont. In their discussion, Dorothée talks about how her career began, the progress she has made, her company Chzon and her future projects.

Proudly sponsored by Cotswold Furniture.

Producer: Ron Brown

Camera: Etienne Semelet

Editor: Nathan Carden

M&O photography by Greg Sevaz

Chzon photography supplied courtesy of Chzon

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