The Street (1972)

The Street (1972) poster

The film De straat (The Street) opens with scenes of a protest in a street. Right after, we see aerial views of a busy highway. The narrator's words say it all: 'The street has become nothing more than a highway – a movement machine, as Le Corbusier called it. The heart of the city, the street, has turned into nothing but a space for traffic.' The car has ruined both the street and community life, and the footage hits this message home. Shots of Belgian cities overrun by cars and trucks are mixed with peaceful clips of Italian towns, where kids spend their whole day playing outside. In short, the film is a powerful critique of motorized traffic in our cities

Director: Jef Cornelis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Screenplay

Music: Pieter Verlinden
Production: Belgische Radio en Televisie
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Jef Cornelis
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Street about?
The film De straat (The Street) opens with scenes of a protest in a street. Right after, we see aerial views of a busy highway. The narrator's words say it all: 'The street has become nothing more than a highway – a movement machine, as Le Corbusier called it. The heart of the city, the street, has turned into nothing but a space for traffic.' The car has ruined both the street and community life, and the footage hits this message home. Shots of Belgian cities overrun by cars and trucks are mixed with peaceful clips of Italian towns, where kids spend their whole day playing outside. In short, the film is a powerful critique of motorized traffic in our cities
Who directed The Street?
The Street was directed by Jef Cornelis.
How long is The Street?
The Street has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is The Street?
The Street is a Documentary film.
Where was The Street produced?
The Street was produced in Belgium.