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Can bicycles free cities from the grip of car traffic and smog? It certainly seems so, at least judging by the situations in Ferrara, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen. In these three cities—one small, one medium-sized, and another with nearly two million inhabitants—the bicycle reigns supreme. Through images and interviews with cyclists, public administrators, and representatives of associations promoting cycling, the documentary seeks to uncover why cycling is such a widespread means of transportation in these cities, and whether this lifestyle can be exported to other contexts.
«Cities provide space for people to meet. But today's cities have become a battleground for individuals isolated in their cars and engaged with their cellphones. What strikes me when I see the rare person riding a bike is the personal sense of movement, reminding me how this flow can restore a human dimension to urban streets. The effects of climate change will force us to rethink our relationship with technology and cars and to find ways of doing things more simply, more attuned to a concern for the finely balanced natural systems we depend on. In cities where people use bicycles for getting around, I've noticed less noise and pollution and more smiling, contented faces».
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