Where to watch Doel (2018)

Story

In the Belgian town of Doel, a handful of residents continue living despite decades of government pressure to abandon their home. Surrounded by industrial development and a nuclear facility, the community has watched schools, shops and churches close while buildings crumble around them. This documentary follows the determined inhabitants who refuse to leave, exploring why they choose to stay in a place most have written off as forgotten.

Why watch

• Documentary exploring an unusual community resisting modernisation
• Directed by Frederik Sølberg with focus on real people's stories
• 67-minute film examining the tension between progress and preservation

Good for: Viewers interested in documentary storytelling and social issues; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with children.