Episode 1: A dream was born

Episode 1: A dream was born
How did Santorini get here? How did this once small and quiet island become the host of millions of tourists every year? Sharing their archives and memories, locals tell us about the rapid transformation that Santorini experiences, and how the focus on tourists might have become a bit excessive. A creation by Maëlle Julou, who takes a step back to rethink the way we travel. Animation by Francesca Ferrara

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