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The Human Scale

  • 20122012
  • 1h 23m
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7.2/10
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The Human Scale (2012)
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Half of the human population lives in urban areas. By 2050, this will increase to 80%. Life in a megacity is both enchanting and problematic. Today we face peak oil, climate change, loneline... Read allHalf of the human population lives in urban areas. By 2050, this will increase to 80%. Life in a megacity 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 prof... Read allHalf of the human population lives in urban areas. By 2050, this will increase to 80%. Life in a megacity 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 four decades. He has documente... Read all
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  • Director
    • Andreas Dalsgaard
  • Writer
    • Andreas Dalsgaard
  • Stars
    • Jan Gehl
    • Rob Adams
    • Robert Doyle
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  • Director
    • Andreas Dalsgaard
  • Writer
    • Andreas Dalsgaard
  • Stars
    • Jan Gehl
    • Rob Adams
    • Robert Doyle
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    • 6User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 50Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Jan Gehl
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    Rob Adams
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    Robert Doyle
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    Khalid El Bargoni
    Lars Gemzøe
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    Mark Gorton
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    Iqbal Habib
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    Dongquan He
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    • (as He Dongquan)
    Md Rafsan Jamil
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    • Rafsanas Rafsan
    Akm Abul Kalam
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    Abu Naser Khan
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    Hugh Nicholson
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    Bob Parker
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    Khondker Neaz Rahman
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    Jeff Risom
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    Janette Sadik-Khan
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    Ruhan Shama
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      Khondker Neaz Rahman: If you see life, if you see how it grows, then when you grow up you will take care of lives of others. It is not school, it is not a book, it is the timeframe of your life: you learn. So when you turn a city into a place where you don't walk, your kids don't walk, you are raising generations that when they grow up, will not be human.

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      Referenced in V centru: Adam Gebrian a Respekt Madam (2018)

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    8/10
    Thought-provoking film on an issue of global importance
    Just got back from a screening of the film at Hamptons Film Festival. Honestly went because all major features were sold out but WOW–this was an entertaining and informative piece of work that left me and my guests conversing throughout the rest of the afternoon. I'm still left thinking about the subject matter hours later and don't see myself stopping anytime soon. A real thought-provoker, covering important subject matter especially if you're an urban dweller.

    Director Andreas Dalsgaard brilliantly weaves through an admittedly budget-limited number of cities (in China, Bangladesh, America, Europe and perhaps most importantly New Zealand) delivering a convincing argument for a more social-minded layout of possible urban planning of the future. His directorial vision is largely based on architect Jan Gehl's social visions of a more communicative urban environment–one where work, live and play are all in close quarters, preventing the isolation of a commuter's life; one filled more with streets for pedestrians rather than roads built for cars.

    The film is divided into 5 chapters, each covering a new topic (although all cleverly intertwined to grace his overarching themes of social connectivity in the urban environment), most of which are displayed through the introduction and demonstration of a particular city and its model for urban development. This ranges from the largely bike-accessible and pedestrian-friendly Copenhagen, to capital city Dkaha of Bangladesh where cars are threatening the already harsh living conditions for residents.

    As far as documentary is concerned, I thought Dalsgaard did an excellent job of objectively presenting his material and allowing for the audience to interpret his data-based facts as they please. This is NOT a documentary that will make you regret living life the way you presently do, but it IS a documentary that will make you more aware of your surroundings and how(why) you can(do) appreciate different elements in different places.

    Given its small budget, cinematography and overall direction was top-notch. The viewer is transported to multiple urban landscapes–each with their own unique fabric–which together weave a full-length feature film of international importance. 8/10 simply for the fact that I do wish Dalsgaard was able to dive deeper into more cities and perhaps extend the running time closer to 2 hours. Having said that, this movie did not feel like it was cut short; pacing was excellent and each chapter was as enthralling as the last. An absolute must-see for any curious urban dwellers or anybody interested in global societal matters.
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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2013 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Bangladesh
      • China
      • New Zealand
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Den mänskliga staden
    • Filming locations
      • Bangladesh
    • Production company
      • Final Cut for Real
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    • Budget
      • $780,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,878
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,878
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      1 hour 23 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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