Ecumenopolis aims for a holistic approach to Istanbul, questioning not only the transformation, but the dynamics behind it as well. From demolished shantytowns to the tops of skyscrapers, from the depths of the Bosphorous to the alternative routes of the planned 3rd bridge, from real estate investors to urban opposition, the film will take us on a long journey in this city without limits. We will follow the struggle of Kasım Aydın, whose home was demolished 3 years ago, for a permanent home for his family; speak with experts, academics, writers, investors, city-dwellers, and community leaders; and we will take a look at the city on a macro level through animated maps and graphics.