On a journey through the new world

In 'Traveling Through a New World', the new geopolitical reality takes on a human face. Through their encounters for their VPRO series, Terlou and Brandt Corstius tell the larger story. They give us a glimpse into their lives as documentary makers and all the poignant moments and special events behind the scenes. What drives them to continue traveling?

We travel along the contours of a new world order, where the hegemony of the US has faded and where the vacuum is being filled by China and Russia. Where democracies are being replaced by autocracies. Where smaller countries like Taiwan and Ukraine are at risk of being overshadowed. And where Europe must find a new path.

About Ruben Terlou
Documentary maker and photographer Ruben Terlou (1985) studied Mandarin in China and Medicine in Amsterdam. In 2014, he decided to exchange a career in the hospital for that of a journalist. He has been awarded several Silver Camera prizes and the Prize for Innovative Photojournalism for his photography. He has made various documentary series about China, one of which earned him a nomination for the Silver Nipkow Disk. Together with Jelle Brandt Corstius, he traveled through Central Asia and showcased intriguing stories in 'Along the New Silk Road'. In his series 'Doctor Ruben', he combined what shaped him and viewed the world through a doctor's perspective.

About Jelle Brandt Corstius
Jelle Brandt Corstius (1978) is a journalist, author, and program maker. He lived in Moscow for five years, where he worked as a correspondent for Trouw and De Standaard. For VPRO, he presented 'Summer Guests' and created various travel series, including 'From Moscow to Magadan', 'Borderland', 'Robo sapiens', and, together with Ruben Terlou, 'Along the New Silk Road'. He has also written several books, the most recent being 'Bringing Stuff' (2024).

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