The Silo and Us

A gentle, wry look at a small town's big idea, where civic pride and skepticism rub shoulders in quiet, human ways.

Directed by

Carina Randløv

Genres

Documentary

Overview

In a tiny Danish town, an abandoned grain silo is to become an artistic landmark with an observation tower and international art center, aiming to revitalize the town which is caught in a downward spiral of depopulation and store closures. But not everyone shares the enthusiasm. "The Silo and Us" a warm portrait of the urbane and the provincial, of highbrow and low key, of horn-rimmed glasses and flannel shirts. And everything in between.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, identity, art, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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