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Denmark

An exploration of a public space on Copenhagen's waterfront where the architectural structure, and access to the water, provide an open space to play, contemplate and just be. The film was produced during the CAFx Film & Architecture Workshop in Copenhagen: Leave No One Behind.

Colombia

Vincent Van Gogh's on his descence to madness

Russia

The red triangle. One of the oldest industrial enterprises of the city of St. Petersburg.The first rubber factory in Russia.Since the beginning of the 2000s, the factory buildings have been in a deplorable state. Most of the plant's premises are abandoned. The windows are broken. And the territory of the plant itself no longer belongs to its original owners and is attractive for lovers of the aesthetics of abandoned buildings. Several shoe companies operate in separate buildings of the industrial zone, but the volume of production of rubber shoes is very small.Sevkabel Port is a favorite place for residents of St. Petersburg in the Harbor of Vasilievsky Island. A recently closed industrial area, today it is one of the most welcoming and hospitable spaces of the city. All the monuments of industrial architecture that are on the territory are carefully restored, endowed with new modern functions. And the architectural concept of the project delicately emphasizes the historical memory of the place. There are various functional zones on the territory of the Port where you can create projects, work, spend free time, engage in creativity and sports. There are bureaus, workshops and offices, exhibition, concert and sports halls, children's studios, shops and showrooms, restaurants, cafes and bars.Today, the share of the so-called "gray belt" in the central part of the city is almost 40%. The appearance of the "gray belt" is a feature of more than one St. Petersburg. Many cities in Europe, and indeed all over the world, have faced this problem to varying degrees. Based on convincing examples of renovation of depressive zones, we are able to adapt former industrial buildings to new functions!

Vietnam

Getting a satisfactory haircut can be a simple pleasure that brightens up your day, leaving you feeling confident and comfortable. For 20 years, a skilled barber has been providing this little happiness to people through his small, inexpensive, wall-based barbershop. This is more than just a place to get a haircut. It's a hub where people from all walks of life can come. At this peaceful place, people can feel comfortable and accepted, regardless of their background or appearance. It's a reminder that happiness can be found in the simplest of things, and that sometimes all it takes is a friendly smile or a listening ear to brighten someone's day. In the midst of a bustling and rapidly changing city, there are still pockets of peace and warmth.

Georgia

The main question of the film is: What creates emotional bond between human being and environment. Why do we return?

Georgia

Tbilisi has a lot if underground crossing for pedestrians and it's role and only purpose was to help people cross the roads with intensive car traffic. However, with time they have turned into multifunctional public spaces, places where people communicate with each other - shops, beauty salons, ateliers, pharmacies and many more. At the same time, at night, the underground crossing transforms into absolutely different space - dark and dangerous, especially for women. The film explores the underground crosses from all sides of its multifunctional meanings.