The Hills Of Istanbul

Synopsis

The film shows three years in the lives of Bayram and Ahmet, whose different cultural socialisations as Roma and Kurds create an attitude to life that could not be more different. Their different cultural socialisation as Roma and Kurds creates an attitude to life that could not be more different. They speak openly about their dreams and plans, and also comment on political events such as the coup and the referendum. referendum. Earning a living in an economically increasingly unstable country and the hope of a better future for their children and the hope for a better future for their children force them to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. Their path follows the necessities of survival in internal Turkish migration. With the recycling of cardboard, tin and plastic, they manage to live modestly. Their homeland, however, is destruction, terror and war, as well as uncontrolled investment, forced relocation and gentrification. and gentrification. The retreats they thought were safe are under threat. Turkey - a deeply divided country.