![]() ![]() ![]() Roark represents Rand's embodiment of the human spirit, and his struggle represents the struggle between individualism and collectivism. Roark's complex relationships with the individuals who assist or hinder his progress allow the film to be both a romantic drama and a philosophical work. Roark fights to design modern architecture despite resistance from the traditionally minded architectural establishment. ![]() The story follows the life of the fictional character Howard Roark, an individualistic young architect who chooses to struggle in obscurity rather than compromise his artistic and personal vision. Although Rand's screenplay was used with minimal alterations, she later criticized the editing, production design and acting. The film is based on the bestselling 1943 novel of the same name by Ayn Rand, who also wrote the screenplay adaptation. The Fountainhead is a 1949 American black-and-white drama film produced by Henry Blanke, directed by King Vidor, and starring Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Robert Douglas and Kent Smith. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |