The Tingbjerg Experiment
In Tingbjerg, a modernist suburb of Copenhagen, an ambitious social experiment is intended to bring about change in a neighborhood long known as a 'rough ghetto'. Seven middle-class families are offered the opportunity to buy houses at a reduced price, but existing residents wonder what good this change is for, and for whom.
The Tingbjerg Experiment: social change in Copenhagen
In Tingbjerg, a modernist suburb of Copenhagen, an ambitious social experiment attempts to bring about change in a neighborhood long known as a 'rough ghetto'. Seven middle-class families are offered the opportunity to buy houses at a reduced price. Their presence and involvement in local life are intended to usher in a new future for the neighborhood. The newcomers set out full of ambition to make the plan succeed, but existing residents wonder what purpose this change serves, and for whom.
Diversity and urban renewal
Filmed over several years and as a mix between an observational documentary and a reality show, The Tingbjerg Experiment reveals the contradictions of this controversial urban planning approach. It makes you think about diversity and the power dynamics that can arise during urban renewal.
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October 2026
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| Datum | Tijd | Locatie | Ticketlink | CalendarLink |
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| Sat 10 Oct | 16:00 | LantarenVenster | Buy tickets | |
Saturday 10 October
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