How to Lease a Cow

"For the first time, Vreni leases a cow to someone outside his once thriving farming village of Guttannen, Switzerland. This ethnographic documentary explores how the alpine community has adapted to economic changes, focusing on the impact of the hydropower industry on the village’s 500-year-old communal farming culture. Historically, everyone in Guttannen owned cattle and relied on farming. However, the arrival of the regional hydropower company disrupted this way of life, eroding the village's farming identity. 'How to Lease a Cow' delves into the effects of energy infrastructure on rural communities.

Through ongoing research, Nicolas and Livni examine the role of designers in shaping and mediating societal change. They seek to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas, promoting shared responsibility for community development."