The History of Concrete (2026)

A film about concrete may not sound exciting – but with John Wilson, anything is possible. Known from How To with John Wilson, he uncovers the absurd in the everyday.  

In History of Concrete, he tries to pitch a feel-good documentary about concrete, encountering eccentric people along the way – from gum removers to joggers in Queens. A quirky and funny observational comedy, where even a dinner with Kim Kardashian unexpectedly becomes part of the journey. 

The film is screened with English subtitles. 

Runtime: 101 min. 

The History of Concrete is screened in partnership with the CPH:DOX. 

Roskilde Festival’s cinema is returning in 2026 after 13 years. During First Days, you can experience both new feature films, documentaries, and special late-night screenings. The Cinema programme is curated by Roskilde Festival and Roskilde Festival Højskole and created in collaboration with CPH:DOX, the European Parliament, The Why Foundation, RoskildeBio.nu, and the Danish National Film School.