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The Human Scale

2012 · 83 min · Director: Andreas Dalsgaard

The Human Scale (2012) is a documentary, directed by Andreas Dalsgaard. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

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What The Human Scale Is About

Half the world’s population lives in cities, and the share will be far higher by the middle of the century. The documentary takes the loneliness, the inactivity and the traffic that come with it through forty years of observation by the Danish architect Jan Gehl. Gehl’s argument is simple: the modern city was designed around the car rather than around people, and those decisions can be reversed. Andreas Dalsgaard carries the camera to cities in different parts of the world. Less a film about architecture than an argument about who designs everyday life.

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What is The Human Scale about?

Half the world’s population lives in cities, and the share will be far higher by the middle of the century. The documentary takes the loneliness, the inactivity and the traffic that come with it through forty years of observation by the Danish architect Jan Gehl.

Where can I watch The Human Scale?

The Human Scale is available to watch on digital platforms such as OVID, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Human Scale?

The Human Scale runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).

When did The Human Scale come out?

The Human Scale was released in 2012.

Who directed The Human Scale?

The Human Scale was directed by Andreas Dalsgaard.

What is The Human Scale's rating?

The Human Scale holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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