Başak Layic

Başak Layic, a talented storyteller from Istanbul now based in Amsterdam, sheds light on the European Dream from a fresh perspective. She shares a poignant tale of love and disillusionment, framed around a Turkish boy's infatuation with a girl named Europe. The conversation navigates her bureaucratic struggles and unique project using old refugee boats for storytelling. Layic emphasizes the importance of authentic narratives in reshaping the migrant experience, advocating for a more compassionate understanding of identity and migration in Europe.