The Concrete Revolution
Thousands of traditional homes are demolished to make way for modern high-rise apartments in preparation for the 2008 Olympics in China.
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Thousands of traditional homes are demolished to make way for modern high-rise apartments in preparation for the 2008 Olympics in China.
Synopsis
In the lead-up to the 2008 Olympics, Beijing undergoes a dramatic transformation. Traditional neighborhoods are demolished to make way for modern high-rise apartments. Long-standing communities face displacement as the city embraces a new architectural vision. The film questions who benefits from this rapid development and what is lost in the process. It presents a stark contrast between the ambitions of urban planners and the realities faced by those uprooted from their homes.
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