Lockkunst e.V. is pleased to invite you to the screening of the documentary “Vallcarca: sobre runes i esperances”, a powerful film exploring the impacts of gentrification and the resilience of communities fighting to protect their neighborhood in Barcelona.
After the film, a discussion with the director of the film and members of Deutsche Wohnen Enteignen (DWE) and the B.L.O. Ateliers to reflect on what these struggles mean for our own city and how we can stand in solidarity.
> Saturday, 28th March 2026
> B.L.O. Kantine
> 16:00h Doors
> 18:00h: Documentary “Sobre runes i esperances” (CAT/SP with German/English subtitles)
> 19:30h: Q&A and discussion with the director of the film, members of DW Enteignen and the B.L.O. Ateliers
> Donation at the door
About the Film
The organized neighborhood of Vallcarca, in Barcelona, presents the documentary “Vallcarca: sobre runes i esperances” (Vallcarca: on Ruins and Hopes). This work portrays the process of harsh gentrification that residents have suffered since the early 2000s, focusing on the response of various collectives, assemblies, and neighborhood associations to the destruction of the area by the former municipal urban planning company (Bagursa), under the mandates of Joan Clos and Jordi Hereu, both mayors from the PSC.
The film shows practices of horizontal and solidarity-based organization that take place in the neighborhood, from residents’ participation in drafting a new urban plan to the occupation of vacant lots that once formed Vallcarca’s historic center before the mass demolitions, in order to transform them into gardens and squares.
Duration: 90 min
Language: Catalan/Spanish (English and German subtitles available)
Following the film, we will hold an interactive Q&A session where the audience can engage directly with the guests to discuss strategies for community organizing and the future of urban living. We are excited to host:
– The Director of the film, who will share insights into the filming process and the stories of the activists.
– Representatives from DW Enteignen (Deutsche Wohnen & Co. enteignen), who will help bridge the gap between the situation in Barcelona and the local movement in Berlin.
– B.L.O. Ateliers Representatives: Providing a crucial perspective on the defense of cultural and creative spaces in Berlin. Their presence will highlight the direct parallels between residential gentrification and the displacement of the city’s artistic community.
The discussion will take place in English/German.
💰 Bring cash! No card payments possible
🍕 Please be aware that there are not many food options around
🚭 Strictly no smoking
♿ Accompaniment recommended to reach the area
💜 Everyone should feel accepted and comfortable regardless of sex, gender, sexuality, skin color, religion or ethnic origin. Any form of discrimination or disrespectful and offensive behavior will not be tolerated.