Copenhagen, Bikers’ Paradise

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a fascinating place where bicycles play a central role.

STORY

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a fascinating place where bicycles play a central role. The first bike lane dates from 1892, but there was a time – 1970s -when bikes and biking was in decline and almost dying. Loyal bikers united and pressured the government to improve the existing infrastructure and create new ones. Today biking in Copenhagen and the entire country, is safe and effective, a model for the rest of the world: it benefits the environment, the health and the economy of the country. This 9:46 documentary seeks to capture the dynamism and intensity of “Copenhagen, biker’s paradise.”

BIO

Jesus Zaldivar (Filmmaker) Born in Paraguay, Jesus moved to Brazil and then to various states of the United States. After many years of long hours in Biotech research laboratories, he’s now fully devoted to learning filmmaking. It’s an exciting time: he challenges himself to utilize what he already has: a smartphone (with a couple of filmmaking accessories), a video-editing software, life experience and curiosity. On a minimal budget, he tries to capture human-interest facts, including distressing societal issues.