Film evening for urban development: Berlin and Leipzig in the spotlight
Film evening for urban development: Berlin and Leipzig in the spotlight
The effects of urban development in the film: A look at Berlin and Leipzig
The event "Architecture in the Film" is devoted to the challenges of urban development in the transition period of the 1990s on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as is documented in the film "Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg".
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© Defa Foundation/Michael Lösche
While Berlin serves as an example of dramatic urban changes, the focus is also on Leipzig, the development of which took place in the same time. In a discussion round that begins in the city office at 6 p.m., city planners and experts analyze the urban development renewal in Leipzig, which took place in the 1990s. The event is intended to show how Leipzig dealt with urban challenges and what progress was made.
The film "Berlin - Prenzlauer Berg": A look at the past
In her impressive documentary, director Petra Tschörtner illuminates life in Prenzlauer Berg, a district of Berlin, which experienced a deep change during the turning point. The creation of an alternative trendyz becomes clear through their moving recordings from the everyday life of residents and visitors in the suburb, from snack stands to cafés to occupied houses. Tschörtner moves parallels between history and the common perception of districts.
an event for everyone: "Architecture in the film" as a platform for discussions
The series "Architecture in the Film" is organized by the Center for Building Culture Saxony (ZFBK) in cooperation with the city of Leipzig. These monthly events not only offer the opportunity to see films that deal with architecture, but also promote dialogue about urban development and its effects on society. The next appointment will take place on June 17, 2025 in the youth cinema, with the film "7 Kapellen", which opens further perspectives on urban planning and architecture.
time and place
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
6 p.m. Conversation, 7 p.m. Film
Stadtbüro
Burgplatz 1 (access via Markgrafenstraße 3)
04109 Leipzig
www.leipzig.de/stadtbuero
The value of memory: revival of urban rooms
The film and the subsequent discussion not only offer a look back at the time of the upheavals, but also encourage the discussion about current urban development in both cities. This type of reflection is important to understand how the past shapes today's parts of the city and which lessons from this time can be drawn for future urban planning projects.