Film Lens
Asphalte Public focuses on the Place de l'Esplanade in Biel, a public square measuring 5082 m². It is located between the Palais des Congrès, a modernist building, and the Autonomous Youth Centre, which was founded in 1968. The film presents the square as a site that reflects the city's history of upheaval and recession, emphasizing its ongoing transformation and the controversies surrounding urban planning in the area.
The documentary is directed by Jan Buchholz and runs for 77 minutes. It captures the dynamic nature of the square, illustrating how it serves as a focal point for community interaction and urban development in Biel, a bilingual city that continues to evolve.
Why Watch
- •See the transformation of Biel's public spaces.
- •Find out about the history of Place de l'Esplanade.
- •Meet the community around the Autonomous Youth Centre.
Did You Know
•Place de l'Esplanade covers 5082 m² of asphalt.
•The Autonomous Youth Centre was founded in 1968.
•The Palais des Congrès is a representative modernist building.
Perfect For
Urban planning enthusiastsBiel residentsModernist architecture fans