Hello Anatolia

How it feels

A Greek-American filmmaker quits his job in New York and moves to Izmir, Turkey to search for his family history. He walks through old neighborhoods, talks with local Greeks, and takes in the music and culture of the region.

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What happens

Hello Anatolia is a 2013 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Greek-American filmmaker Chrysovalantis Stamelos. The film follows Stamelos as he leaves his job in New York City and moves to İzmir (Smyrna), Turkey, to trace his family's roots in Asia Minor. The film documents his exploration of the city's neighbourhoods, his interviews with members of the remaining Greek community of Turkey, and his engagement with the region's music and culture. Its title alludes to the novel Farewell Anatolia (Benden Selam Söyle Anadolu'ya) by Dido Sotiriou. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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