THE SINKING FRINGE

The Baaibuurt-West neighbourhood in Amsterdam is undergoing a transformation in response to the housing crisis in the Netherlands. The urban regeneration project involves raising the sinking ground level by adding seven metres of sand to prepare the area for new residential developments.

The documentary captures the stories and spaces of a close-knit community of artists, students, and freelancers during the final six months of its existence. As the buildings are demolished, the bonds between those who have spent much of their lives there are also at risk of being lost.

The film is screened alongside The Southern Thruway.