The Architect
5 years later, I have come to the conclusion that this odd movie snippet I saw was based on an Ayn Rand novel:
This is the final confrontation between the optimistic and rejuvenated architect and the worn out, depressed developer. They are having a meeting in the the developer’s office. The developer tells the architect that he has won, and that he will receive full credit for his architectural masterpiece. Apparently, much legal scuffling has gone on through the movie- the main crux being who will receive credit for the archetectural masterpiece- the architect (an artist in a true sense, apparently) or the beauracratic development company (to put it simplistically). The developer says to the architect that this building will be the final great accomplishment of mankind, and from here on out it is all downhill. The architect says something to the effect of “I’m sorry you feel that way, but I believe mankind is just getting started and will always accomplish great feats.” They then cordially depart.
The next shot is a camera angle-shot of the gun firing at the camera/developer. The final shot, as contrast, is of the architect atop a glorious building, meeting with his beuatiful wife standing proudly in the sunset.
I can’t say if this is a happy ending or a sad ending. I mean- a guy committed suicide and the only thing we see afterward is the architect standing next to his wife proudly atop his masterful creation, having gotten to the top of the building by a glass elevator btw. It’s all very confusing.
Atlas Shrugged. So do I at this precise moment.