European in New York is a 10-episode documentary series, shot in New York City at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Renowned author Arnon Grunberg spends his 25th anniversary as a New Yorker amidst a roaring global pandemic, months of civil unrest and another upcoming historic election. Previously he has decided to apply for American citizenship. Now he is – in his own inimitable way – wondering if that was a smart idea. He sets out to talk to fellow New Yorkers, authors, Europeans, his former doctor and an ex inmate to figure out if he made the right choice.
A co-production of VPRO & Bureau NY commissioned by NPO 2020
Host: Arnon Grunberg
Director: Ilja Willems
Director of Photography: Remco Bikkers
Producer: Steffie van Rhee
Edit: Jos Verduyn Lunel & Matthieu Hes
Additional Research: Sarah Wainio
Audio Design & Mix: Ruben Dekker
Color Correction: Gerhard van der Beek
Server Facilities: Crossmark
Content Producer VPRO: Tjeerd Bijman
Production VPRO: Bircan Ünlü
Chief Editor VPRO: Corinne Hegeman
