
Urbanized
2011

Representation Score
Excellent
2012
Director
Andreas Dalsgaard
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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The Human Scale operates as a critique of the standardized Western city as a tool for social isolation, proposing alternative models of intimacy and inclusion. It deconstructs the conventional urban hierarchy and proposes a more sociological narrative. The film's strength lies in its ability to challenge traditional urban planning models. It prioritizes the needs of the community over industrial efficiency, offering a progressive framework for urban design. While the documentary lacks overt identity politics, its narrative structure focuses on societal issues rather than individual characters.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't explicitly feature LGBTQ+ identities or narratives, but it critiques rigid urban planning that limits social expression. Instead, it advocates for inclusive spaces that support diverse communities.
The documentary challenges traditional masculine stereotypes associated with urban planning. It emphasizes human-scale design that focuses on social cohesion and intimacy over dominance and industrial efficiency.
By presenting a global perspective, the film contrasts Western-centric urban planning with local contexts. This approach highlights the importance of localized urban development models that counteract Anglo-centric approaches.
The film criticizes urbanism driven by capitalism, which often leads to loneliness and isolation. It promotes a collectivist approach to urban design that fosters walkable, communal spaces.
The film's focus on walkability and social inclusion subtly supports universal design principles. It also critiques high-rise, car-centric environments that create barriers to accessibility.
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Official Synopsis
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.

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