Battle for the City (2011)

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?

Director: Jouko Aaltonen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Illume
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
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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 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?
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 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Battle for the City?
Battle for the City is a Documentary film.
Where was Battle for the City produced?
Battle for the City was produced in Finland.