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202530 minPG-13current-affairs

Homelessness Housing Social Inequality

Britanny - Working But Homeless

202530 minPG-13current-affairs

In central Brittany, France, a booming job market exists alongside a severe shortage of affordable housing, leaving many local workers without suitable accommodations.

Homelessness Housing Social Inequality

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Channel: ARTE.tv Documentary

Britanny - Working But Homeless

2025• 30 minPG-13

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In central Brittany, France, a booming job market exists alongside a severe shortage of affordable housing, leaving many local workers without suitable accommodations.

Synopsis

In central Brittany, France, a booming job market contrasts with a critical shortage of affordable housing, leaving many workers without suitable accommodations. "Brittany - Working But Homeless" profiles individuals employed in various sectors who struggle to secure housing despite their jobs. The documentary highlights the challenges faced by these workers in rural areas and examines the effects of economic growth on housing availability. It provides an insightful analysis of the complex relationship between employment and homelessness in a rapidly evolving region.

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