Teresa Distelberger

The village is happiness. That’s what the images we have of it in our minds tell us—a main square as a lively hub, a corner store, a tavern, and on the outskirts, a view of meadows and farms. But rural exodus is putting the village to the test: young people are moving away, farms are closing, and shops stand empty. But how can the very essence of a village remain alive?

A film about people who make a difference. They are committed to a lively political culture, to sustainable solutions in food and construction, to clarity in thinking about the economy, and to social justice.

The village is happiness. That’s what the images we have of it in our minds tell us—a main square as a lively hub, a corner store, a tavern, and on the outskirts, a view of meadows and farms. But rural exodus is putting the village to the test: young people are moving away, farms are closing, and shops stand empty. But how can the very essence of a village remain alive?

The village is happiness. That’s what the images we have of it in our minds tell us—a main square as a lively hub, a corner store, a tavern, and on the outskirts, a view of meadows and farms. But rural exodus is putting the village to the test: young people are moving away, farms are closing, and shops stand empty. But how can the very essence of a village remain alive?

A film about people who make a difference. They are committed to a lively political culture, to sustainable solutions in food and construction, to clarity in thinking about the economy, and to social justice.