Documentary backdrop image for 2KM2 - A Square View (2008)

Documentary backdrop image for 2KM2 - A Square View (2008)

200879 minPGdocumentary

Urban Gentrification

2KM2 - A Square View

200879 minPGdocumentary

Two square kilometres of the Rotterdam Kop van Zuid district reveal a mix of old areas and new buildings amid changing seasons.

Urban Gentrification

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Carel van Hees,

André van der Hout

Synopsis

Two square kilometres of the Rotterdam Kop van Zuid district reveal a mix of old areas and new buildings amid changing seasons.

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Carel van Heesdirector

André van der Houtdirector

Synopsis

Rotterdam's Kop van Zuid district features a mix of old and new. The film captures the changing seasons across two square kilometres. It presents traditional neighborhoods alongside modern buildings. The documentary records daily life and urban development in this dynamic area. Abandoned harbor sites contrast with contemporary architecture, illustrating the city's ongoing transformation. The 79-minute film offers a detailed look at these urban contradictions.

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