Pix Politics: The Shattered Housing Dream | THE BLOCK

We are daily fed the idea that one both should and must own their own home. It's synonymous with being successful, but the housing dream is becoming increasingly distant for many, no matter how much equity they manage to scrape together. And when bidding wars are also happening in the rental market, living in Oslo becomes an unattainable dream for many. This, in turn, leads to greater and greater class disparities, and we pose the question of who should be able to reside in the capital.

About the film:

For several years, 30 residents in a block on Sagene have been in a battle against municipal decisions and the real estate empire of Ivar Tollefsen. With THE BLOCK, Aslaug Holm follows the residents of Maridalsveien 128 who refuse to give up and fight to keep their homes. Central to the film is the question: What will happen to our city when regular people are pushed out of their homes, and only the wealthy can afford to live in the central areas of Oslo? We invite you to an important conversation about our city during this year's festival leading up to the municipal election on September 11th.

Moderator:

• Stig Arild Pettersen, journalist and commentator

Practical information:

• The screening is at Ringen 6 at 17.45, on Thursday 31.08.
• The film starts precisely at 17.45. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
• The program lasts for 30 minutes.
• The conversation will be in Norwegian.

Pix Politics

Cinema is an excellent medium for conveying insights and knowledge about complex societal issues. With film as its foundation, Pix Politics aims to be a window into the world around us, providing increased awareness and reflection about our society, while inspiring engagement and action. The moderator for the section is journalist and political commentator, Stig Arild Pettersen.