Living Labour, a film by Renzo Sgolacchia, provides a glimpse into the daily lives of Polish, Spanish, Roma, and other labor migrants in the Netherlands. They live isolated amidst quiet forests, surrounded by an impressive network of highways and gigantic logistic ‘boxes.’ Their housing is arranged by the employer, further reinforcing their dependent position. What does this mean for the quality of living, and life for this vulnerable group? Living Labour prompts reflection on this development and raises the question of how we want to address the housing challenge for labor migrants.

Renzo Sgolacchia is an architect, filmmaker, and the founder of Cinema Architecture. His research focuses on the relationship between living, labor, and contemporary forms of urbanization. Renzo has delivered lectures on film and architecture at various institutions and universities.

This film screening is part of the spring design studio Housing for Migrant Workers at the RAVB, tutored by Piero Medici, Renzo Sgolacchia and Rachel Sender.

Renzo Sgolacchia will introduce the 72-minute documentary. A Q&A with the filmmaker will follow the screening.

This screening is open to the public; entrance is free.