Filmbyen: The New Mecca of Cinema(2007)

Filmbyen: The New Mecca of Cinema is a documentary that chronicles the ambitious cinema-town founded by director Lars von Trier and producer Peter Aalbek Jensen. The film explores how the pair built a sprawling company designed to consolidate the entire film industry under one roof, examining both the creative vision and economic realities that shaped the venture. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes access, the documentary traces Filmbyen's operations and the artistic and commercial challenges that emerged as the founders attempted to revolutionize how cinema is produced and distributed. It's a revealing look at ambition, collaboration, and the complexities of building a self-contained creative ecosystem in the modern film world.