IGSD Cities and the Urban Institute co-hosted a screening of the film “A Place in the City” followed by a discussion with the director Gabriel Silvestre (Newcastle University).
Inspired by Henri Lefebvre’s idea of “the right to the city,” the film (2025, 61 minutes) explores how grassroots movements in Rosario (Argentina), Santiago (Chile), and Belo Horizonte (Brazil) confront urban inequality. Through stories of struggle, hope, and collective action, “A Place in the City” invites us to rethink what it means to build community and claim space in the city.
Watch the trailer for the film here.
The director, Gabriel Silvestre, is a researcher and senior lecturer at Newcastle University. His work explores urban politics and social justice, and he has published widely in leading journals on urban studies and spatial planning. He recently co-edited the book Insurgent Planning Practice (Agenda Publishing, 2024). “A Place in the City” is his debut film.