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Deep Dive: Torre David (2013)

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Torre David
Torre David focuses on a 45-story office tower in Caracas, Venezuela, which was abandoned after the death of its developer and the economic collapse of the country. The film presents the building as a vertical slum, now home to over 750 families who occupy it illegally. It examines the living conditions and the community that has formed within this improvised settlement. The documentary provides a glimpse into the social and economic context of Venezuela, particularly during the era of Hugo Chavez's socialism. It portrays the stark contrast between the original purpose of Torre David as an office space and its current status as a makeshift home for many, reflecting broader themes of urban decay and informal housing in a changing political landscape.

Why Watch

  • •See the transformation of Torre David from office to home.
  • •Find out about life in a vertical slum in Caracas.
  • •Meet the families living in Torre David's improvised community.

Did You Know

•Torre David is a 45-story building in Caracas, Venezuela.
•More than 750 families currently live in Torre David.
•The building was abandoned after the developer's death and economic collapse.

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Urban studiesVenezuelan historySocial housing issues