Economy
A Filmmaker's Scathing Critique of Istanbul's Urban Planning Policies
A 2011 documentary paints a frightening picture of the way bulldozers, bankers, and politicians are demolishing the city without regard to the environment.
Looking for some context about the struggle going on today in Istanbul and Turkey at large? The 2011 documentary film Ekümenopolis, by Imre Azem, outlines a scathing critique of the economic and political policies pursued by Turkey’s current government. Using interviews, animations, and beautifully edited footage, it paints a frightening picture of the way bulldozers, bankers, and politicians are demolishing and re-engineering this ancient city without regard to the environment or the complex social infrastructure of the place.
From a synopsis of the film: