As an Australian entrepreneur and documentary filmmaker, Almir Cholan has spent the last six months immersing himself in the rich history and diverse culture of Turkey. His experiences have given him a unique perspective on the country's economy and the transformations it has undergone over the past two decades.
With a population of over 85 million people, Turkey is located at a crossroads between Europe and Asia, making it a unique bridge between East and West. Its cultural identity has been shaped by influences from ancient civilizations to the Ottoman Empire, creating a vibrant mix of modernity and tradition.
Cholan's fascination with economics and finance stems from his father's belief that the movement of ships and trucks on the road can be a gauge of economic activity. This mindset has driven Cholan to study the intricacies of Turkey‘s economy and its rapid transformation over the past 20 years.
In 1998, Cholan witnessed a massive demonstration in Turkey protesting against government restrictions on religious freedom, particularly the ban on hijab in universities. At that time, Turkey was facing deep economic turmoil, high unemployment rates, and a struggling banking system. This eventually LED to the economic crisis of 2001, which set the stage for a transformative period in Turkey‘s history.
Fast forward 20 years, and Cholan's own daughter was studying at Istanbul University while wearing a headscarf, symbolizing the social and religious freedoms that Turkey has embraced. However, the contrast between media reports on Turkey‘s current situation and the economic data presented a puzzling narrative for Cholan.
Upon visiting Turkey, Cholan found himself in Byram Pasha, an area with a significant Bosniak population, reflecting his own Bosnian heritage. This neighborhood provided a welcoming and serene environment, where people gathered at the mosque and engaged in deep conversations, showcasing Turkey‘s warmth and hospitality.
Engaging with Turkish youth, Cholan discovered a sense of concern and uncertainty about the future of the country's economy. Young people expressed their worries about high inflation and the struggle to afford everyday necessities. Their voices reflected a yearning for change and a desire to create a better future for themselves.
During his travels, Cholan met individuals who had experienced their own hardships in Turkey‘s past, including a passionate entrepreneur who had faced oppression and discrimination. These encounters gave Cholan a deeper understanding of the challenges that Turkey has overcome and the resilience of its people.
Cholan's journey to understand Turkey‘s economy and its people has been enlightening and thought-provoking. This experience has given him a firsthand perspective on the narratives that shape Turkey‘s economic trajectory, challenging the mainstream perceptions and shedding light on the authentic experiences of its citizens.
As a result, Cholan's documentary film on Turkey‘s economy aims to provide a nuanced and insightful portrayal of the country's transformation, showcasing both its struggles and its successes. By exploring the untold stories and perspectives of Turkish individuals, Cholan hopes to bridge the gap between the media's portrayal of Turkey and the lived experiences of its people. His journey exemplifies the power of firsthand experiences and personal interactions in shaping a deeper understanding of a country's economy and society.
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bla bla bla the numbers speak up. before erdogan $1 = 1 lira now 1$ = 30 lira.
It’s rare to come across a well put together study that help separate the predictable standard negative narrative of so-called strategy allies from the simple facts and figures that paint a remarkably optimistic polar opposite factual based reality….Alhamdulillah numbers don’t lie.
Thank you for this wonderful documentary and look forward to more inshallah.
Do you still stand by it?
I believe you owe an apology and a reflective episode to the viewers of this channel given how the present proved you were totally wrong and misleading to them and that elections economy was the real reason behind inflation, not the fighting of riba or all the other falsehoods that were proven wrong by the post election total shift that was done by Erdogan himself and unfortunatley was done very late after a lot of damage was already done given the printing of billions of dollars of Lira to please voters and important stakeholders.
I am sad to see this video only has 11k views. This is an eye opening documentary. Thank you
Turkey never had a good economy and it will never has !!!!!
I have finished this video. You have said nothing about the taxation system. Isn't it part of the Türkiye's inner economy? On the international level the country does look good, but inside. You say that the retailer puts the prices high, but you skip Special Usage Taxes invented by Erdoğan. We have those even on drinkin water! Tell me, do you consider water to be somethings special or crucial? Try tracking where do our taxes go. The reports are quite challenging to reach. Comparing graphics and interviewing few makro business owners isn't an accurate research. Unfortunately this is not an accurate story of Türkiye's economy. This research is pragmatic and one sided
Very beautiful charts, how do you make them?
Appreciate the effort, but as someone outside Turkiye I was also hoping to hear from the other side. The average Turkish person is feeling an economic pressure, we can see this with the interviews with average people. so, why is that ?
I really don't like the narrative that all is good, and it is just propaganda. Propaganda of course has a role, but in the end, high bills , inflation and soaring prices are not propaganda.
What are the reasons for those ? Why the lira crashed ? Why the inflation exploded suddenly?
7th century economic models have no place in modern economics. Global economics is driven by debt and fiat currencies. Your suggestion to go back to an equity based economy is Unpractical at best, if not completely ridiculous! You have to use Interest Rates to curb inflation. It’s the most effective tool to reduce consumer spending thus reducing inflation. This is Economics 101 !
I came here looking for the history of why everything has been incredibly unaffordable recently and the root causes of inflation. Instead this guy just shows charts going up and interviews CEOs making millions of dollars about how everything is actually going great (for them). Why were the young people's responses at the start of the documentary never addressed? The only part where any real problem was brought up was within the context of agriculture where he showed a misleading graph (35:40) representing the change in inflation rather than the absolute inflation rate to make it look like everything is back to normal again when in reality it's just back to its previous rate of increase after a massive spike and nothing has gone back to the way it was.
This entire video is a psyop about how economy is actually totally fine and all the young people are… wrong about feeling worried? All the charts being discussed explain how the economy is going great for the government but not how it affects the lives of the average person. There are real points being made too but Erdogan's economic reforms of 2004 aren't exactly relevant to most people's lives today so it makes no sense to me why that was constantly brought up and none of the very real problems people who aren't CEOs face today.
I found your channel newly and Alhamdulillah tou have provided and renewed my hope in my country.
Naturally, the west and western media don’t wish Turkia anything positive.
Thank you for the great information. We wish Turkia and its people the best
Jazakallahukhayr for this documentary. So informative and provides a not only refreshing, but accurate insight to the economy of turkey and the intetions of their actio s. May Allah give you stength to provide us with many more fulfilling 5 star documentaries. Thank you once again ❤
Amazing Almir Sir, amazing documentary.