SRF 1: Con­trasts

Richard Coray also dealt with basic questions of construction with wood. When the Rhaetian Railway built new routes to Alpine tourist resorts, the time had come for the bold carpenter Coray. He achieved world fame with his scaffolding and was admired by engineers and laypeople as a legendary figure.

Director Susanna Fanzun accompanied author Johann Clopath on his search for clues for his book about Richard Coray. Jürg Conzett is one of the most important contemporary civil engineers, who enjoys the highest reputation in the international professional world. The filmmaker discussed constructive questions with him and spoke about his admiration for the carpenter. The contemporary film documents and interviews are interwoven with historical documents. The film is a visual journey through time that makes the life and work of the designer visible.