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Ecumenopolis: City Without Limits
Ecumenopolis: City Without Limits
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ECUMENOPOLIS: CITY WITHOUT LIMITS

Ekümenopolis: Ucu Olmayan Şehir

Directed by İmre Azem
Turkey, Germany, 2011
Documentary

Synopsis

Ecumenopolis: City Without Limits tells the story of Istanbul and other Mega-Cities on a neo-liberal course to destruction. It follows the story of a migrant family from the demolition of their neighborhood to their on-going struggle for housing rights.

Synopsis

Ecumenopolis: City Without Limits tells the story of Istanbul and other Mega-Cities on a neo-liberal course to destruction. It follows the story of a migrant family from the demolition of their neighborhood to their on-going struggle for housing rights.

Our take

How can citizens reclaim their right to the city in the age of neoliberalism? İmre Azem takes us on a startling journey through Istanbul, from its demolished slums to the tops of skyscrapers. A compelling look at the catastrophic impact of urban transformation that is all too relevant today.