Battle for the City
Originally released in 2011. Battle for the City is a documentary film. directed by Jouko Aaltonen. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A documentary about two cities, Turku past and present. They are united by a constant struggle over who owns the city and how and under what conditions it will change. What was Turku like before it disappeared when the cityscape was modernized and the old was destroyed? How did that happen? Who benefited from it? What kind of disease was the Turku disease? And how are young people today trying to take control of urban space? Why are they occupying buildings? Who does the built environment belong to and who decides on it?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Illume
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle for the City about?
A documentary about two cities, Turku past and present. They are united by a constant struggle over who owns the city and how and under what conditions it will change. What was Turku like before it...
Who directed Battle for the City?
Battle for the City was directed by Jouko Aaltonen.
How long is Battle for the City?
Battle for the City has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Battle for the City released?
Battle for the City was released on April 29, 2011 in theaters.