Den nya tiden

A post in the debate on Swedish forestry highlighting the difficulties and consequences of a hard deforestation with fast-growing forest plantations and a devastating short-sightedness. The documentary shows the vulnerability in the transition to a fossil-free society where we become increasingly dependent on the forest as a natural resource.

Conny and Robban has been working together as bricklayers for 15 years. One night a week they go to the racing track, dreaming of winning the jackpot which is going to change their lives. But it is Conny's decision to hire cheap, Polish construction workers that suddenly brings about the chance for change.