Ekumenopolis: the roots of Istanbul's protests

Summary A short version of a prescient 2011 documentary Ekumenopolis, by Turkish film-maker Imre Azem, which details the uncontrolled, money-driven expansion of Istanbul as the city heads towards a population of 15 million people - twice the size of London. It sheds light on current events as prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's police clash violently with protesters outraged by plans to build in a city centre park.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 12, 2013

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Site - The Guardian Official Twitter

Language : English

Production companies : The Guardian

Summary A short version of a prescient 2011 documentary Ekumenopolis, by Turkish film-maker Imre Azem, which details the uncontrolled, money-driven expansion of Istanbul as the city heads towards a population of 15 million people - twice the size of London. It sheds light on current events as prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's police clash violently with protesters outraged by plans to build in a city centre park.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 12, 2013

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Site - The Guardian Official Twitter

Language : English

Production companies : The Guardian

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