The Human Scale (2012)

Bringing Cities To Life

The Human Scale (2012) poster

50 % of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050 this will increase to 80%. Life in a mega city is both enchanting and problematic. Today we face peak oil, climate change, loneliness and severe health issues due to our way of life. But why? The Danish architect and professor Jan Gehl has studied human behavior in cities through 40 years. He has documented how modern cities repel human interaction, and argues that we can build cities in a way, which takes human needs for inclusion and intimacy into account.

Director: Andreas Dalsgaard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Screenplay

Production: Real Dania Fonden, Final Cut for Real
Country: Bangladesh, China, Denmark, New Zealand, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

biography, urban life, architecture, culture, urban area, cities

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Andreas Dalsgaard
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Human Scale about?
50 % of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050 this will increase to 80%. Life in a mega city is both enchanting and problematic. Today we face peak oil, climate change, loneliness and severe health issues due to our way of life. But why? The Danish architect and professor Jan Gehl has studied human behavior in cities through 40 years. He has documented how modern cities repel human interaction, and argues that we can build cities in a way, which takes human needs for inclusion and intimacy into account.
Who directed The Human Scale?
The Human Scale was directed by Andreas Dalsgaard.
How long is The Human Scale?
The Human Scale has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Human Scale?
The Human Scale is a Documentary film.
Where was The Human Scale produced?
The Human Scale was produced in Bangladesh, China, Denmark, New Zealand, United States of America.