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Day
Tuesday 7 March
Time
17.30
Where
Victoria 4
Day
Wednesday 8 March
Time
13.30
Where
Bio Aspen
Day
Thursday 9 March
Time
18.00
Where
Draken Film

A fascinating microcosm of a Canadian Wild West in the 21st century, beautifully captured by Jonny von Wallström.

In the wasteland along the Klondike Highway lies Keno City. First there was wilderness, then came the Gold Rush, in the 20th century the largest silver mine, in the 70s a hippie colony – and now? Here we find a god-forsaken retreat in a stunningly beautiful mountain landscape. During the gold rush days, thousands of men came here to seek their fortune. Today, 16 souls live in the old abandoned gold diggers’ den, divided into two camps around a pub and a bar in a lovingly renovated hotel. In fact, they disagree on most things – from which of the bars you should frequent to the environmental toxins from the mining industry. When the legendary hotel burns down, the smoldering hatred is fueled.

 

Tuesday March 7, 17.30-19.20, Victoria 4. Followed by QA with the director.
Wednesday March 8, 13.30-15.00, Bio Aspen, Kafébio.

The film is also streamed on  Draken Film for 48 hours on Thursday March 9 at 18.00

Keno City – The Wild Gold | Trailer from Rough Studios on Vimeo.

Director

Jonny von Wallström

Producer

André Wallström, Hussain Currimbhoy

Year

2023

Country

Sweden

Duration

90 min

Festival Section

Tempo Documentary Award

Premiere

Swedish Premiere