Displaced

Young Belgians and Dutch people are leaving their home countries to live in Istanbul in search of a better life. Once there, they realise they are far more European than they ever imagined. We head from Europe to Istanbul with Gulsah, who hopes to find happiness there. In Istanbul, we meet other Turks, originally from Belgium or the Netherlands, who have taken the plunge. One of the main reasons they decided to leave their home countries and seek their fortune in Istanbul is the discrimination they face. Other reasons for leaving include economic hardship, the search for an identity, and the appeal of Istanbul’s vibrant lifestyle.