Asphalte Public (2025)
In the centre of the bilingual city of Biel, 5082 m² of asphalt are spread out. The rectangular, light grey surface is called Place de l'Esplanade. Between the Palais des Congrès, a representative modernist building, and the Coupole, the Autonomous Youth Centre founded in 1968, the square tells the story of a city between upheaval and recession and is still subject of constant change and controversial urban planning.
Director: Jan Buchholz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Screenplay
Music: Christian Müller
Cinematography: Janosch Perler, Verena Endtner
Editing: Jan Mühlethaler
Production: hiddenframe, Aardvark Film Emporium
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de
Keywords
public square
More Films by Director: Jan Buchholz
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asphalte Public about?
- In the centre of the bilingual city of Biel, 5082 m² of asphalt are spread out. The rectangular, light grey surface is called Place de l'Esplanade. Between the Palais des Congrès, a representative modernist building, and the Coupole, the Autonomous Youth Centre founded in 1968, the square tells the story of a city between upheaval and recession and is still subject of constant change and controversial urban planning.
- Who directed Asphalte Public?
- Asphalte Public was directed by Jan Buchholz.
- How long is Asphalte Public?
- Asphalte Public has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Asphalte Public?
- Asphalte Public is a Documentary film.
- Where was Asphalte Public produced?
- Asphalte Public was produced in Switzerland.