Next Stop Istanbul - VPRO documentary - 2016
74With neighbouring Syria in ruins and stricken by a civil war, Turkey keeps its borders closed in exchange for billions of euros from the European Union. Many Syrians, Iraqis and Afghans have managed to cross the porous borders and are now in Istanbul, the gateway to Europe. Will they stay there or is crossing to Europe too irresistible?
The population of Istanbul, estimated at over 10 million people, has grown with half a million Syrians, Afghans, Somalis and Pakistanis. They make up 5 percent of the total population and their numbers are rising. Aleppo and Damascus resound in the streets and neighbourhoods of Istanbul. From Syrian jewellers, restaurant owners and estate agents to bookstores and schools. Many want to stay, but the billions of euros from the European Union seem insufficient to offer all refugees a viable future. How is their reception organised and what does reception in the region imply?Is Istanbul the promised city or just a stop on the way to Europe?
Originally broadcasted by VPRO in 2016.
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Credits:
Director: Shoresh Kalantari
Research: Halil Özpamuk
Producer: Jolanda Segers
Commissioning Editors: Marije Meerman, Doke Romeijn
English, French and Spanish subtitles: Ericsson.
French and Spanish subtitles are co-funded by European Union.