A Kitchen for the People

Original title Folkekøkken

In ‘the world’s happiest country’ Denmark, food waste is one of the biggest paradoxes causing social, environmental and moral issues. Very often supermarkets, restaurants and even independent farmers throw out food that is still perfectly edible, transforming the dumpsters into treasure chests for many curious. A Kitchen for the People depicts a group of young people, mainly international students who have created and maintained a weekly free, volunteer-based restaurant by collaborating with two farmers and a bakery that chose to donate their waste instead of throwing it away. The film captures the ephemeral community that is formed each week due to an ever-changing flow of participants, and reflects on the underlying values they share.

Author/s Ramona August

Ethnographic filmmaker and photographer, with a strong interest in sustainability and intentional communities. Graduated Cultural Anthropology in Bucharest, Romania and is currently studying for a Master\’s Degree in Global Studies and Development at the Aarhus University in Denmark.

Research Ramona August
Photography Ramona August
Sound Ramona August
Editing Ramona August