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202390 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Urban Gentrification

The Block

202390 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

78-year-old Egil and his neighbors face eviction as a billionaire targets their apartment block for redevelopment in Oslo.

Urban Gentrification

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78-year-old Egil and his neighbors face eviction as a billionaire targets their apartment block for redevelopment in Oslo.

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Aslaug Holm

Aslaug Holmdirector

Aslaug Holm

Aslaug Holmcast

Egil Kolstøcast

Raymond Johansencast

Håkon Lammetun

Håkon Lammetuncast

Synopsis

Egil, a 78-year-old resident of Oslo, faces eviction as a billionaire plans to redevelop his aging apartment block. The film captures the struggles of Egil and his neighbors as they confront the threat of gentrification in one of the world's wealthiest nations. Their stories reveal the emotional impact of potential displacement and the challenges of living in a welfare state that appears to prioritize the affluent. Set against the backdrop of Northern Europe, the documentary presents a stark view of economic disparity.

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