“This short film was sponsored by Trinity College, Dublin, and shows how they have expanded their libraries into an invaluable resource for research and study.”
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Building for Books is a 1958 documentary film from director Joe Mendoza. It is 23 minutes long and was released on January 1, 1958.
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Though commissioned by Trinity College Dublin as a fundraiser for the Berkeley Library and with extensive discussion of the history, architecture and collections of the Old Library, this film also provides a rare insight into student life in Dublin in the 1950s – at work and at play – and lauds the arrival of women and students from many lands.
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When was Building for Books released?
Building for Books was released on January 1, 1958.
What is the runtime of Building for Books?
Building for Books has a runtime of 23 minutes (23 minutes).
Who directed Building for Books?
Building for Books was directed by Joe Mendoza.
What genre is Building for Books?
Building for Books is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What movies are similar to Building for Books?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Building for Books include Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (2013), Come See Me in the Good Light (2025), Looking for Richard (1996), Love, Marilyn (2013) and My Mom Jayne (2025).
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