[Script Info] Title: [Events] Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.18,0:00:05.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tamer bey first of all I would like to thank you for giving us your precious time. Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.58,0:00:08.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,-Happy Eid Mubarak! (Turkish holiday)\N-Happy Eid Mubarak! Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.64,0:00:15.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On behalf of myself and Kivanc Tatlitug North America group, we are grateful. Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.54,0:00:19.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First, I would like to give you are brief explanation about the administrators and the group overall. Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.18,0:00:22.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are a fan based group with approximately sixty-five thousand members, Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.80,0:00:29.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we have ten administrators overseeing different responsibilities to run the group. I am one of them, and I am responsible for translations. Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.90,0:00:36.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are a not-for-profit group, we do not seek any income. Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.04,0:00:39.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our goal is to support actors like you who pursue acting with passion. Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.63,0:00:43.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We want to accurately deliver your message to our fans in North America. Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.22,0:00:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our work consists around that basically. Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.32,0:00:46.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now.... Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.22,0:00:51.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the North American audience knows you from your role in Cesur ve Güzel-- Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.82,0:00:55.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as the infamous Tahsin Korludag character. Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.91,0:00:59.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We loved watching you, and we were honored to witness your outstanding acting skills. Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.00,0:01:03.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, I have some questions about the show: Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.22,0:01:07.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First of all, the American audience is wondering, Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.71,0:01:12.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,--I also tried answer to this question as Turkish person-- Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.22,0:01:15.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They are wondering why the episodes are approximately two and a half hours long, Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.06,0:01:19.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they wonder how you feel about these working conditions? Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.86,0:01:25.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How is it affecting you as an actor? Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.20,0:01:28.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The answer is very simple actually. Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.10,0:01:32.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Filling up the time slots. Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.16,0:01:34.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, right after the main 8 o'clock news, Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.57,0:01:37.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all night, until midnight. Dialogue: 0,0:01:37.61,0:01:40.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People are watching these TV shows until they go to bed. Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.94,0:01:44.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They get four long commercial breaks, and Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.22,0:01:47.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for that reason, they don't watch any other show. Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.12,0:01:50.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the commercials are big profit makers. Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.36,0:01:52.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's why the channels prefer it this way. Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.68,0:01:56.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But this creates hard working conditions for the cast and the crew. Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.20,0:01:57.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Even difficult for the audience. Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.10,0:02:00.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Filming one episode-- Dialogue: 0,0:02:00.90,0:02:03.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as an audience, we see the shows as two and a half hours long. Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.28,0:02:08.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How long does it take to film it? Like one week? Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.24,0:02:11.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Takes about five days, maximum six days. Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.56,0:02:14.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How many hours do you work each day? Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.58,0:02:17.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We work around sixteen to seventeen hours a day. Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.32,0:02:22.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These are very heavy and hard working conditions by American standards. Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.52,0:02:23.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I know. Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.62,0:02:27.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was a committee member in World Federation of Actors. Dialogue: 0,0:02:28.12,0:02:29.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For that reason, I know. Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.06,0:02:32.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the United States, there is an American Actors Union. Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.78,0:02:38.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They also pay a lot of attention to those rules and regulations that you mentioned. Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.24,0:02:40.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That union works really well. Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.66,0:02:44.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But unfortunately, those rules are not imposed in Turkey. Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.62,0:02:47.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ok. Another question: Dialogue: 0,0:02:47.92,0:02:52.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do you receive your script daily, or weekly? Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.59,0:02:57.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or do you receive the entire script for the show all at once? Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.24,0:03:02.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do screenwriters write the episodes weekly and then give them to you for each episode? Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.25,0:03:03.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is written weekly. Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.54,0:03:07.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then you don't know about the next episode. Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.42,0:03:10.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,-Do they give you the script on the beginning of each week?\N-Yes. Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.46,0:03:11.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes. Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.01,0:03:16.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are wondering how much time you get to memorize the script. Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.30,0:03:18.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We memorize the script really fast. Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.42,0:03:21.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, an actor in the United States Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.48,0:03:26.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,receives the script for the whole year, or for the entire show. Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.68,0:03:30.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, he reads the entire story, Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.34,0:03:33.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they stock up at least two or three episodes before the show goes live, Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.40,0:03:36.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or maybe even complete the entire show. Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.26,0:03:40.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, by the time the show is on TV, the same actor may be already working on another project. Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.22,0:03:41.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.38,0:03:46.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because the show is not showing, that is a long and relaxed working period for the actor. Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.52,0:03:48.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, they film one episode in one month... Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.54,0:03:51.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like a movie. Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.68,0:03:55.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But for us, that's not the case... Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.50,0:03:59.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We film the two and a half hour long episode, which is longer than a movie, in six days. Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.02,0:04:03.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So if you think, an average movie is recorded in one month, how can this be filmed in six days? Is it possible? Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.52,0:04:05.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, that's exactly what we are wondering. Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.20,0:04:07.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Especially myself, as an American audience. Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.26,0:04:09.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,About the working conditions. Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.40,0:04:13.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you have a union to protect your rights? Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.54,0:04:16.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, there is, but due to copyrights, Dialogue: 0,0:04:16.40,0:04:19.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we are not able to claim our rights. Dialogue: 0,0:04:20.16,0:04:22.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can not force those rights that we should automatically have. Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.88,0:04:23.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.84,0:04:26.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,acting as a job Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.88,0:04:30.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is not defined clearly enough in the Labor Laws. Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.18,0:04:34.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Its definition is vague-- not clear. Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.46,0:04:37.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's not clear for those who work in this industry as well. Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.72,0:04:40.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are the given rights, those are not clear. Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.58,0:04:42.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.38,0:04:48.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an actor in the United States could be performing in a very few projects, Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.22,0:04:49.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but in return, Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.34,0:04:54.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,due to well established copyright laws, can continue to receive income from those projects. Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.10,0:04:57.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But that's not the case here in Turkey. Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.84,0:05:00.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,An actor could be playing in many movies, because there is no copyright law, Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.84,0:05:04.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they sell the movie with the rights and the actor does not receive any benefits from the future showings. Dialogue: 0,0:05:04.08,0:05:06.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,From all those additional showings Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.86,0:05:09.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,since there is no copyrights, Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.82,0:05:13.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we call that "tying rights" or "neighbor rights" Dialogue: 0,0:05:13.88,0:05:15.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,since they don't purchase this rights. Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.56,0:05:22.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,During the early Yesilcam era (early years of movies in Turkey), hundreds of actors lived in poverty and died miserably. Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.86,0:05:25.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Very true, sadly enough. Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.12,0:05:30.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, I would like to get into this specific topic-- Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.64,0:05:37.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Specifically in Turkish shows, the main theme is love and... Dialogue: 0,0:05:40.16,0:05:43.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,betrayal ... How do you say betrayal in Turkish ?? Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.38,0:05:46.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Ihanet" Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.86,0:05:47.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yeah!! Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.16,0:05:52.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Almost all characters, whether the lead or co-stars Dialogue: 0,0:05:55.62,0:06:04.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seems like all actors really try to live their character, and to portray him as if they are real emotions. Dialogue: 0,0:06:04.35,0:06:10.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For North American audiences, this particular quality is the chief characteristic of a "Turkish Drama." Dialogue: 0,0:06:10.80,0:06:14.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe you don't know this exists. Dialogue: 0,0:06:14.06,0:06:17.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In English, there is a term "Drama Queen." Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.12,0:06:22.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And there is also a new term among the audience now saying, "Don't give me Turkish drama." Dialogue: 0,0:06:22.92,0:06:25.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ohhhh really??? Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.10,0:06:28.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because nowadays people are well familiar with Turkish TV shows, Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.26,0:06:31.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and now this is part of the lexicon. Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.00,0:06:33.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Very interesting!! Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.16,0:06:37.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Really, it's actually pretty important. It's an honor. Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.20,0:06:42.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a reason I wanted to meet you to explain this in person. Dialogue: 0,0:06:42.02,0:06:45.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, there is a serious attachment to Turkish series by the American audience. Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.98,0:06:48.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In another question, they asked, Dialogue: 0,0:06:51.66,0:06:54.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,outside of Turkey Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.70,0:06:57.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,among the other world cultures, Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.73,0:07:04.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,why do you think Turkish TV shows resonate with other cultures? Dialogue: 0,0:07:04.38,0:07:08.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you think love is the universal language, or our cultural resemblances-- Dialogue: 0,0:07:08.26,0:07:12.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our traditions, cultural values for example-- Dialogue: 0,0:07:12.02,0:07:14.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I find the Mexican culture and traditions very similar to Turkish ones. Dialogue: 0,0:07:15.72,0:07:18.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They always have strong family ties. Dialogue: 0,0:07:18.69,0:07:30.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Why do you think the Turkish shows make such a deep impact and have become so popular? What do you think are the main reasons? Dialogue: 0,0:07:30.82,0:07:33.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I believe this is due to resemblances among the people around the world. Dialogue: 0,0:07:34.22,0:07:35.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.12,0:07:37.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we did not have Dialogue: 0,0:07:37.64,0:07:39.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,any shows on Turkish TV, Dialogue: 0,0:07:40.28,0:07:43.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my wife, who is also a producer with the Turkish TV and Radio Association, Dialogue: 0,0:07:43.48,0:07:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,started the first shows on TV. Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.34,0:07:48.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those first shows were written based on historical novels, Dialogue: 0,0:07:48.72,0:07:52.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Turkish novels, and true events. Dialogue: 0,0:07:52.34,0:07:55.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then "Ferhunde Hanim ve Her Daughters" Dialogue: 0,0:07:55.90,0:07:58.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,yes.. your wife wrote that script? Dialogue: 0,0:07:58.54,0:07:59.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, she did. Dialogue: 0,0:07:59.50,0:08:00.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like in that show, Dialogue: 0,0:08:00.82,0:08:04.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it shows the every day events in a family. Dialogue: 0,0:08:05.30,0:08:07.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, when screenwriting became more commercialized Dialogue: 0,0:08:07.34,0:08:12.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make money, the formats changed in the TV show business. Dialogue: 0,0:08:13.88,0:08:16.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A young actor, a star... Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.42,0:08:19.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a young actress, a star... Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.94,0:08:20.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and their love.... Dialogue: 0,0:08:21.22,0:08:23.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These type of scenarios were appealing to young people. Dialogue: 0,0:08:23.76,0:08:25.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In addition, there has to be a mother and father in the story. Dialogue: 0,0:08:25.92,0:08:30.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They either have to be divorced or not getting along, Dialogue: 0,0:08:30.86,0:08:33.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or there has to be a side living an extravagant lifestyle, Dialogue: 0,0:08:34.10,0:08:37.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where the girl's parents are very rich, on the other hand, the boy's family is very poor. Dialogue: 0,0:08:37.18,0:08:38.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or vice-versa. Dialogue: 0,0:08:39.32,0:08:42.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So when things like this come along... Dialogue: 0,0:08:42.60,0:08:45.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At one point, the Brazilian shows were very famous in Turkey too, if you remember. Dialogue: 0,0:08:45.82,0:08:47.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those shows had almost the same themes. Dialogue: 0,0:08:47.98,0:08:48.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes. Dialogue: 0,0:08:49.08,0:08:50.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, they either cheat on each other, Dialogue: 0,0:08:52.24,0:08:58.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or, the intellectual level of the people are at certain level during certain eras. Dialogue: 0,0:08:58.22,0:09:01.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now for example, people do not like those plots anymore. Why? Dialogue: 0,0:09:01.84,0:09:05.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I attribute this to the Internet, social media. Dialogue: 0,0:09:06.16,0:09:08.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When those came into our lives, it changed many things. Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.02,0:09:11.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And people's TV watching habits have also changed. Dialogue: 0,0:09:11.64,0:09:14.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The fact that young people become more intellectual due to the internet, Dialogue: 0,0:09:14.57,0:09:17.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then they started seeing these shows as nonsense. Dialogue: 0,0:09:17.94,0:09:19.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, Dialogue: 0,0:09:19.40,0:09:26.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,now, instead of having only one star as the lead actor, now all the cast consists of top actors and actresses. Dialogue: 0,0:09:26.15,0:09:26.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, true. Dialogue: 0,0:09:26.90,0:09:31.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, a lead actor or actress alone is not able to carry an entire show. Dialogue: 0,0:09:31.40,0:09:32.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, you are right on that. Dialogue: 0,0:09:34.04,0:09:37.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now I would like to move on to Cesur ve Guzel. Dialogue: 0,0:09:38.42,0:09:42.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,North American audiences know you from your Tahsin Korludag character. Dialogue: 0,0:09:43.72,0:09:45.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They admired your performance. Dialogue: 0,0:09:46.12,0:09:48.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We all loved watching you. Dialogue: 0,0:09:49.36,0:09:54.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can you describe Tahsin Korludag from your point of view? Dialogue: 0,0:09:56.06,0:09:59.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tahsin Korludag, was an interesting character. Dialogue: 0,0:10:00.10,0:10:05.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He knew how to take advantage of the weaknesses of the community around him. Dialogue: 0,0:10:06.40,0:10:09.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By having his own people around him, Dialogue: 0,0:10:10.94,0:10:12.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who could pressure others, Dialogue: 0,0:10:14.00,0:10:15.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who constantly made money, Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.72,0:10:17.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and who made him look important, Dialogue: 0,0:10:17.98,0:10:19.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who could even be elected, Dialogue: 0,0:10:19.99,0:10:22.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who also had his hands in the police department. Dialogue: 0,0:10:23.58,0:10:29.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Actually, what we witness in political corruptions around the world is going on in his town. Dialogue: 0,0:10:31.36,0:10:42.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tahsin Korludag is a prime example of today's politicians who make themselves look innocent, but who are not that innocent in reality. Dialogue: 0,0:10:42.06,0:10:43.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, very true. Dialogue: 0,0:10:43.40,0:10:44.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isn't he? Dialogue: 0,0:10:44.62,0:10:50.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In my opinion, Tahsin Korludag may be even more innocent than the others we see today. Dialogue: 0,0:10:50.84,0:10:56.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Besides that, even if he may use his power on people, Dialogue: 0,0:10:57.08,0:10:59.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if he may cause some people to disappear, Dialogue: 0,0:10:59.68,0:11:01.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he doesn't do this himself. Dialogue: 0,0:11:01.88,0:11:04.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead, he uses his people to do it. Dialogue: 0,0:11:04.20,0:11:05.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, he is never found guilty. Dialogue: 0,0:11:06.20,0:11:08.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No matter how much Cesur was trying to prove that he was... Dialogue: 0,0:11:09.28,0:11:12.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, he is not guilty. As hard as Cesur tried. Dialogue: 0,0:11:12.50,0:11:15.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But on the other hand, he is a loving person. Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.18,0:11:17.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He is very fond of his daughter. Dialogue: 0,0:11:17.48,0:11:20.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He took his daughter to school and back when she was young-- Dialogue: 0,0:11:21.26,0:11:24.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we know that because it was mentioned throughout the story. Dialogue: 0,0:11:24.20,0:11:27.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He finds his son talentless, and for that reason he is always angry with him. Dialogue: 0,0:11:28.44,0:11:30.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He finds his daughter talented. Dialogue: 0,0:11:32.74,0:11:34.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After losing his wife, Dialogue: 0,0:11:34.66,0:11:37.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he became involved with Nihan (Adalet). Dialogue: 0,0:11:38.34,0:11:39.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because... Dialogue: 0,0:11:40.62,0:11:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when she was staying in an orphanage, the principal was trying to rape her. Dialogue: 0,0:11:45.66,0:11:47.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He rescues her, but... Dialogue: 0,0:11:47.58,0:11:51.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the other kid, Riza, has a a major role as well. Dialogue: 0,0:11:52.82,0:11:55.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For instance, the show ended early. Dialogue: 0,0:11:55.62,0:11:59.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If it hadn't, we may have seen what Riza would end up doing. Dialogue: 0,0:12:00.32,0:12:02.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We were also wondering about that. Dialogue: 0,0:12:02.82,0:12:07.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We also noticed that there was a major flow change in the second half of the series. Dialogue: 0,0:12:07.76,0:12:10.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,According to our research, we found out the writers changed. Dialogue: 0,0:12:10.98,0:12:15.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We, as an American audience, sensed the changes. Dialogue: 0,0:12:16.10,0:12:23.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In other words, the flow of the show changed from being captivating to monotonous. Dialogue: 0,0:12:25.20,0:12:27.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a two-part question: Dialogue: 0,0:12:27.82,0:12:29.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As an actor, Dialogue: 0,0:12:29.96,0:12:34.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can you express your opinion about the script? Dialogue: 0,0:12:35.18,0:12:41.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Are you at liberty to say, "This is not logical. If it was written this way or that way, it would have been better," or things like that? Dialogue: 0,0:12:41.64,0:12:44.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you have any control over the flow of the script? Dialogue: 0,0:12:44.32,0:12:46.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Not much. Dialogue: 0,0:12:46.42,0:12:50.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, for example, on this show, the first writer was Ece Yörenç, and she did it alone. Dialogue: 0,0:12:51.48,0:12:53.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And she wrote really interesting storylines for this show. Dialogue: 0,0:12:53.88,0:12:56.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First we started the show with that story in mind, Dialogue: 0,0:12:56.14,0:13:01.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I think after the 16th episode, the writers changed, and another group of writers took over. Dialogue: 0,0:13:02.90,0:13:09.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Of course, Ece had plotted out the story in her head in a certain way. Dialogue: 0,0:13:09.46,0:13:13.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The new group was not able to know what was in her mind. Dialogue: 0,0:13:13.94,0:13:16.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, they created their own story. Dialogue: 0,0:13:16.92,0:13:20.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They tried to follow the same rhythm, but it caused a change in the flow of the story. Dialogue: 0,0:13:20.50,0:13:23.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, in my opinion, my role-- Dialogue: 0,0:13:23.64,0:13:24.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But we can not intervene, Dialogue: 0,0:13:24.90,0:13:27.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because writing a scenario is a very difficult task. Dialogue: 0,0:13:27.36,0:13:34.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Think about it. The show will be watched for months and years by the people, Dialogue: 0,0:13:34.70,0:13:38.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they only have a few days to write the script. Dialogue: 0,0:13:38.32,0:13:39.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,True. Dialogue: 0,0:13:39.94,0:13:44.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, Tahsin's right-hand man shouldn't have been killed. Dialogue: 0,0:13:45.58,0:13:46.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Salih. Dialogue: 0,0:13:47.02,0:13:50.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, Salih was like a black box, he retained a lot of information regarding the past. Dialogue: 0,0:13:50.42,0:13:54.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tahsin's wife Nihan should not have been killed as well, because she had unfinished business with Riza. Dialogue: 0,0:13:54.58,0:13:56.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What happened between her and Riza? Dialogue: 0,0:13:56.00,0:13:58.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We never found that out. Dialogue: 0,0:13:58.62,0:14:03.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If they had worked on those storylines, the plot would have evolved in a much different way. Dialogue: 0,0:14:04.06,0:14:07.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, maybe the show would have been continued and had new seasons. Dialogue: 0,0:14:09.66,0:14:15.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We as an audience always wonder about those things. Dialogue: 0,0:14:15.94,0:14:21.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,During the writing stage, we do not have much interference with writing. Dialogue: 0,0:14:21.30,0:14:26.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,While filming on set, we may sometimes make suggestions. Dialogue: 0,0:14:27.64,0:14:34.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But it is impossible to make changes over 5 to 15 pages, or the entire script. Dialogue: 0,0:14:34.98,0:14:37.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One other question is, Dialogue: 0,0:14:37.86,0:14:40.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,--not only during Cesur ve Güzel, but for other shows as well-- Dialogue: 0,0:14:40.92,0:14:43.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when filming the show, Dialogue: 0,0:14:43.96,0:14:47.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,based on your experiences, are the scenes filmed in chronological order, Dialogue: 0,0:14:48.22,0:14:51.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or are they sometimes filmed out of order? Dialogue: 0,0:14:53.22,0:14:58.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, if you don't have a role in one episode, do you not come to the set at all? Dialogue: 0,0:14:59.26,0:15:04.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you film all your parts at once and then take a few days off? Dialogue: 0,0:15:04.60,0:15:07.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or whomever is on that specific episode, are those the only people showing up for filming? Dialogue: 0,0:15:07.54,0:15:09.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now... Dialogue: 0,0:15:10.06,0:15:13.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what we call the main cast, who are the leading actors and actresses, Dialogue: 0,0:15:14.40,0:15:17.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is no episode without those lead roles. Dialogue: 0,0:15:17.52,0:15:20.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If we didn't have a role that week, that means we have no income that week. Dialogue: 0,0:15:22.10,0:15:23.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because Dialogue: 0,0:15:23.32,0:15:27.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all of the rights are being sold to the producers in Turkey according to contracts. Dialogue: 0,0:15:28.24,0:15:31.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In my opinion, actors should have the rights over the production as well. Dialogue: 0,0:15:32.62,0:15:33.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Actors Dialogue: 0,0:15:34.34,0:15:35.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,could itemize this in their contract. Dialogue: 0,0:15:36.74,0:15:39.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They can require that there will not be an episode without their role. Dialogue: 0,0:15:40.02,0:15:41.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's the first thing. Dialogue: 0,0:15:42.16,0:15:43.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The second one is, Dialogue: 0,0:15:45.60,0:15:49.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for having a part in every episode, Dialogue: 0,0:15:50.62,0:15:52.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it does not work like that, it goes like this... For example, Dialogue: 0,0:15:52.90,0:15:56.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the beginning, when you turn the first page on the script, Dialogue: 0,0:15:56.96,0:15:59.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just because you see Tahsin on the first page Dialogue: 0,0:15:59.58,0:16:01.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,doesn't mean you'll start filming with Tahsin. Dialogue: 0,0:16:02.88,0:16:06.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You could start right in the middle. We start according to location. Dialogue: 0,0:16:06.72,0:16:09.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because we start filming on Mondays, Dialogue: 0,0:16:09.66,0:16:14.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if the scene needs to be filmed in the office, the space needs to be rented on Monday. Dialogue: 0,0:16:14.28,0:16:17.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That office may not be available on Monday, Dialogue: 0,0:16:17.18,0:16:21.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but if it can be rented Sunday, then we may have to film on a Sunday. Dialogue: 0,0:16:22.46,0:16:24.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Mansion may be rented for Monday. Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.76,0:16:28.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On Tuesday, we may have rented the farmhouse. Dialogue: 0,0:16:29.40,0:16:33.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On Wednesday, we need to vacate the city center, and the show's props are removed. Dialogue: 0,0:16:34.04,0:16:36.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then what happens is, Dialogue: 0,0:16:36.32,0:16:41.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the last scene could be filmed in the beginning, the first scene may be filmed in the end. Dialogue: 0,0:16:42.08,0:16:47.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The scenes are not filmed in chronological order, but will later be edited and put in order. Dialogue: 0,0:16:47.68,0:16:50.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All right then, you memorize the script... Dialogue: 0,0:16:50.72,0:16:55.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,OK, I pretty much know the answer to this question, but it has been asked by the members. Dialogue: 0,0:16:55.48,0:16:59.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But during the filming, do you improvise the lines at all? Dialogue: 0,0:17:00.72,0:17:06.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you add any additional lines, or change any lines based on your mood that day? Dialogue: 0,0:17:06.42,0:17:11.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, as you know, a knowledge that come from memorization is worthless in life. Dialogue: 0,0:17:11.38,0:17:12.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isn't it? Dialogue: 0,0:17:13.12,0:17:14.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example in old American movies, Dialogue: 0,0:17:15.60,0:17:20.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's say a new lieutenant who recently graduated from military school is stationed on a submarine, Dialogue: 0,0:17:21.76,0:17:24.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he gives orders as he memorized in school. Dialogue: 0,0:17:25.42,0:17:28.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, the soldiers who are already know how things work on the submarine Dialogue: 0,0:17:28.84,0:17:30.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,don't take him seriously. Dialogue: 0,0:17:30.58,0:17:35.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There's a saying, "chirping lieutenant" in Turkish. Dialogue: 0,0:17:36.64,0:17:39.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the lieutenant gets really angry with the soldiers, and there's a disagreement among them. Dialogue: 0,0:17:40.82,0:17:44.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, during a battle when the soldiers prove to be right, Dialogue: 0,0:17:46.09,0:17:51.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the lieutenant tells the soldiers that they were right, and they come to an agreement. Dialogue: 0,0:17:52.30,0:17:54.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We experience this in real life as well. Dialogue: 0,0:17:58.28,0:17:59.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People Dialogue: 0,0:17:59.72,0:18:05.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,during their career, they have to prove their effectiveness. Dialogue: 0,0:18:08.18,0:18:12.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They don't react to events with memorized responses. Dialogue: 0,0:18:12.32,0:18:15.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you memorize something, you can't understand the role you are playing. Dialogue: 0,0:18:15.68,0:18:17.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can memorize your role without understanding. Dialogue: 0,0:18:17.96,0:18:23.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However, if you understand the role properly, if you know why this person is behaving certain way, Dialogue: 0,0:18:23.72,0:18:27.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how this character would act, how he would behave, Dialogue: 0,0:18:27.28,0:18:28.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how he would yell, Dialogue: 0,0:18:28.48,0:18:29.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how he would laugh-- Dialogue: 0,0:18:30.16,0:18:34.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you consider all of those, it is no longer memorization of the role, Dialogue: 0,0:18:34.96,0:18:38.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the script could be written in the form of a novel. Dialogue: 0,0:18:39.26,0:18:42.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And when you, as an actor, can adapt yourself to talking in the style of your character, Dialogue: 0,0:18:42.56,0:18:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you are able to make your character unforgettable. Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.46,0:18:48.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Another question-- Dialogue: 0,0:18:48.52,0:18:50.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as you play your character Dialogue: 0,0:18:50.98,0:18:54.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,throughout the filming of the show, Dialogue: 0,0:18:56.67,0:19:02.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do you feel influenced by your character in your daily life? Dialogue: 0,0:19:02.76,0:19:04.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No! Dialogue: 0,0:19:04.46,0:19:07.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You snap out of your character as soon as the filming is over? Dialogue: 0,0:19:07.90,0:19:11.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of those actors who claim to 'live their characters' say it for attention. Dialogue: 0,0:19:12.28,0:19:12.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hmm... Dialogue: 0,0:19:13.10,0:19:15.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are some of those actors acting like experts claiming this... Dialogue: 0,0:19:15.58,0:19:18.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even in the United States, well-known actors claim this. Dialogue: 0,0:19:19.56,0:19:26.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example one of them says, I act my part even on the street, so that I can see the reactions of the people-- Dialogue: 0,0:19:26.88,0:19:28.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he says, I try my role outside.... Dialogue: 0,0:19:28.92,0:19:32.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the person who interviews asks, "Is this how you act at home as well?" Dialogue: 0,0:19:33.24,0:19:35.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He replies back, "Well, we won't talk about that." Dialogue: 0,0:19:35.90,0:19:39.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As if he must act like that all the time. Dialogue: 0,0:19:40.12,0:19:42.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But a good actor Dialogue: 0,0:19:43.22,0:19:46.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is like a good human scientist. Dialogue: 0,0:19:48.38,0:19:50.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like a psychologist... Dialogue: 0,0:19:51.60,0:19:54.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like a sociologist ... Dialogue: 0,0:19:55.74,0:20:01.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On top of that, if he is able to evolve himself, Dialogue: 0,0:20:01.44,0:20:06.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he can generate his role in his mind easily. Dialogue: 0,0:20:07.14,0:20:10.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He does not need to enact it outside and get sick of it. Dialogue: 0,0:20:10.92,0:20:14.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Otherwise, every actor would get sick of it after each project. Dialogue: 0,0:20:14.32,0:20:16.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or it would change his personality. Dialogue: 0,0:20:17.92,0:20:20.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't find this to be a good practice or even creative. Dialogue: 0,0:20:21.46,0:20:25.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,OK, I would like to come back to Cesur ve Güzel again. Dialogue: 0,0:20:25.82,0:20:28.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,During the filming of Cesur ve Güzel, Dialogue: 0,0:20:29.08,0:20:34.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can you tell us about a funny memory or experience? Dialogue: 0,0:20:34.78,0:20:37.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It could be with Kivanc, or with Tuba. Dialogue: 0,0:20:39.04,0:20:42.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Any funny scene with those actors that you have experienced-- Dialogue: 0,0:20:42.98,0:20:45.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an accident or a joke? Dialogue: 0,0:20:46.08,0:20:48.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We experienced that all the time. Dialogue: 0,0:20:48.10,0:20:53.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, Tahsin Korludag has a tough personality, but also has a very soft side. Dialogue: 0,0:20:55.61,0:21:01.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, the other day I was talking to a Turkish couple who had watched the show. Dialogue: 0,0:21:03.48,0:21:06.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He said, "I really liked Tahsin Korludag." Dialogue: 0,0:21:06.36,0:21:09.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I asked, "Why? Do you have a tough personality as well?" Dialogue: 0,0:21:09.84,0:21:11.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He said, "No, I don't. Dialogue: 0,0:21:12.22,0:21:15.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And in my opinion, Tahsin Korludag did not either." Dialogue: 0,0:21:15.08,0:21:17.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I asked, "Is that how you perceived Tahsin?" Dialogue: 0,0:21:17.08,0:21:20.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He said "Yes. He may have some attitude problems, but he was an OK guy." Dialogue: 0,0:21:21.88,0:21:24.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I said, "How was he an OK guy?" Dialogue: 0,0:21:24.92,0:21:27.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, this is how people perceive characters. Dialogue: 0,0:21:28.28,0:21:30.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In my opinion, Tahsin Korludag Dialogue: 0,0:21:30.76,0:21:33.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,acts tough sometimes, and sometimes like a fatherly individual. Dialogue: 0,0:21:33.74,0:21:37.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So one day, when I was acting Tahsin Dialogue: 0,0:21:37.36,0:21:38.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,--I am coming back to your question-- Dialogue: 0,0:21:40.18,0:21:42.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Erkan Avci, who was acting as my son, Dialogue: 0,0:21:47.08,0:21:48.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in one scene... Dialogue: 0,0:21:49.44,0:21:52.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tahsin says, "Hand me the bread, bottomless cowboy." (as in no underwear) Dialogue: 0,0:21:52.50,0:21:55.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I remember that part! "Bottomless cowboy!" Dialogue: 0,0:21:57.42,0:22:00.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because he got tricked by the other woman. Dialogue: 0,0:22:00.92,0:22:03.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She got him drunk, drugged him, Dialogue: 0,0:22:03.32,0:22:04.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then got him naked. Dialogue: 0,0:22:04.80,0:22:07.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And when he woke up, he thought they really did get intimate, but nothing happened in reality. Dialogue: 0,0:22:07.64,0:22:13.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the father, both laughing at him and making fun of him... Dialogue: 0,0:22:13.54,0:22:17.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I said that phrase very naturally and spontaneously, Dialogue: 0,0:22:18.48,0:22:20.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we all laughed about that scene. Dialogue: 0,0:22:21.16,0:22:24.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We had many scenes like that with Kivanc as well. Dialogue: 0,0:22:25.20,0:22:28.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the real script there was no such phrase as "bottomless Cowboy" then? Dialogue: 0,0:22:28.04,0:22:32.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No. Ece wrote that actually, but she was expecting it to be expressed differently. Dialogue: 0,0:22:33.30,0:22:40.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, if I had said it with more of a straight tone, no one would have laughed... Dialogue: 0,0:22:41.28,0:22:42.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, what did I do? Dialogue: 0,0:22:43.14,0:22:47.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I looked at him and said it with a condescending tone, just like how Tahsin would say..."give me the bread bottomless cowboy!!" Dialogue: 0,0:22:47.84,0:22:50.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,See? Even now I laugh when I hear it, because I remember that scene! Dialogue: 0,0:22:51.24,0:22:53.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, Sometimes Dialogue: 0,0:22:53.24,0:22:54.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,actors, Dialogue: 0,0:22:54.88,0:22:57.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if it is written in a certain way, Dialogue: 0,0:22:57.86,0:23:00.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they can exaggerate, and could underline it by emphasizing it. Dialogue: 0,0:23:00.97,0:23:03.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then they lose the humor behind it. Dialogue: 0,0:23:03.08,0:23:08.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when a father says, "Hand me the bread, bottomless cowboy!" Dialogue: 0,0:23:08.02,0:23:10.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it becomes funnier...then the son gets mad. Dialogue: 0,0:23:11.32,0:23:15.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If he says it with straight face and tone, then it would not work. Dialogue: 0,0:23:15.44,0:23:18.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Would not give the same taste. Dialogue: 0,0:23:18.42,0:23:23.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We call moments like that "unexpected acting" or "spontaneous acting." Dialogue: 0,0:23:23.88,0:23:28.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Erkan actually has his name for it, "opposite corner acting" Dialogue: 0,0:23:28.54,0:23:31.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or "a-tonal acting." Dialogue: 0,0:23:31.41,0:23:35.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then I said, one day a-tonal acting will become a tonal acting. Dialogue: 0,0:23:35.54,0:23:36.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I see. Dialogue: 0,0:23:36.28,0:23:37.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because, Dialogue: 0,0:23:37.38,0:23:39.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an actor should be able to do surprises like that, Dialogue: 0,0:23:40.24,0:23:42.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but he should be able to do it, without underlining. Dialogue: 0,0:23:43.38,0:23:44.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It should be natural. Dialogue: 0,0:23:44.80,0:23:46.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's how we are in real life. Dialogue: 0,0:23:46.42,0:23:48.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We had that in the Korludag family too. Dialogue: 0,0:23:48.80,0:23:51.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ece wrote that, but we did not use it much. Dialogue: 0,0:23:51.32,0:23:54.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some, especially the older people go like this... Dialogue: 0,0:23:55.22,0:23:56.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Meaning like, 'give me the glass' Dialogue: 0,0:23:57.12,0:23:58.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without saying "give me the glass." Dialogue: 0,0:23:59.50,0:24:02.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you look at him wondering what he is asking. Dialogue: 0,0:24:03.74,0:24:05.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you go, "Oh, you want the glass?" Dialogue: 0,0:24:06.96,0:24:08.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He is too lazy to talk. Dialogue: 0,0:24:10.84,0:24:12.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have those kinds of people too. Dialogue: 0,0:24:12.70,0:24:15.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We could act that way, because we see that daily. Dialogue: 0,0:24:17.38,0:24:22.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Unfortunately, when actors act, viewers often believe that is the actor's true personality in real life. Dialogue: 0,0:24:24.68,0:24:27.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when you think about it, we do a lot of unusual behaviors in our daily life. Dialogue: 0,0:24:27.46,0:24:32.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When those unusual behaviors are adapted to the characters that we play, then it becomes very enjoyable. Dialogue: 0,0:24:33.08,0:24:35.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But to carry this out, you need to know the people really well. Dialogue: 0,0:24:36.04,0:24:38.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But many of us who are actors, Dialogue: 0,0:24:38.76,0:24:40.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we play in a movie or series, Dialogue: 0,0:24:40.98,0:24:42.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order not to make a mistake, Dialogue: 0,0:24:42.38,0:24:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we act like we're molded in a cliche frame. Dialogue: 0,0:24:45.24,0:24:46.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We act with memorization. Dialogue: 0,0:24:46.46,0:24:49.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That becomes, just like I mentioned earlier, Dialogue: 0,0:24:49.42,0:24:53.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the lieutenant in submarine story who said things from memorization, not expressing by living. Dialogue: 0,0:24:55.02,0:24:58.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you have any memories with Kivanc Dialogue: 0,0:24:58.48,0:25:00.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,during the filming of Cesur and Güzel? Dialogue: 0,0:25:00.46,0:25:03.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Of course, we have lots of memories... Dialogue: 0,0:25:03.60,0:25:06.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can't think of one right now but, Dialogue: 0,0:25:07.08,0:25:11.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when he first met me, Dialogue: 0,0:25:11.30,0:25:13.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in our first scene together, Dialogue: 0,0:25:14.02,0:25:16.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he said to me, "Tamer Abi, my eyes are on you, Dialogue: 0,0:25:16.42,0:25:20.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because, you can wear many hats at the same time." Dialogue: 0,0:25:21.32,0:25:25.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Kivanc is also one of those guys whom I really like-- Dialogue: 0,0:25:27.75,0:25:30.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who has a strong personality. Dialogue: 0,0:25:30.36,0:25:32.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And one time he approached me and said, Dialogue: 0,0:25:32.30,0:25:35.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Tamer Abi, if you see that I am doing something wrong, please let me know." Dialogue: 0,0:25:36.10,0:25:37.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I do that too! Dialogue: 0,0:25:37.80,0:25:40.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Since I have years of experience, they all work with a level of respect. Dialogue: 0,0:25:41.84,0:25:44.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the other hand, I can go to young actor and ask, Dialogue: 0,0:25:44.60,0:25:45.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,--especially when I do a pretentious role, -- Dialogue: 0,0:25:45.94,0:25:48.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I ask how it was perceived. Dialogue: 0,0:25:48.36,0:25:51.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What do you think? Does it work or not? Dialogue: 0,0:25:51.64,0:25:54.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because they have the outside observant eyes. Dialogue: 0,0:25:54.94,0:25:57.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They look objectively. Dialogue: 0,0:25:58.62,0:25:59.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Without criticizing you. Dialogue: 0,0:25:59.98,0:26:02.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hah! Without criticizing, they express what they think. Dialogue: 0,0:26:02.64,0:26:06.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, we called that "constructive criticism" in English. Dialogue: 0,0:26:06.42,0:26:08.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, you express what you think in a constructive way. Dialogue: 0,0:26:08.84,0:26:09.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes... Yes... Dialogue: 0,0:26:11.52,0:26:13.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let me look at the questions again, so that I don't miss anything. Dialogue: 0,0:26:15.06,0:26:16.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would like to conclude with "Sanata Evet". Dialogue: 0,0:26:16.54,0:26:18.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But before that.... Dialogue: 0,0:26:24.16,0:26:28.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Regarding the Cesur and Guzel series... Dialogue: 0,0:26:33.92,0:26:42.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is there anything you wish or think that the audience should know about Cesur ve Guzel? Dialogue: 0,0:26:42.24,0:26:45.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anything that the audience does not know about the show, Dialogue: 0,0:26:45.06,0:26:47.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but is a very interesting fact about the show? Dialogue: 0,0:26:51.60,0:26:54.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Cesur and Güzel series, Dialogue: 0,0:27:02.22,0:27:06.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there was a Hollywood movie called 'Long Hot Summer' (1958) ...the story was inspired from that movie. Dialogue: 0,0:27:06.98,0:27:09.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let me look it up for a minute-- Dialogue: 0,0:27:17.72,0:27:19.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the plots were taken from that movie. Dialogue: 0,0:27:20.90,0:27:21.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who was it.... Dialogue: 0,0:27:24.42,0:27:27.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Orson Welles was in the cast, Paul Newman was the lead actor. Dialogue: 0,0:27:28.98,0:27:31.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tahsin's role was played by Orson Welles, Dialogue: 0,0:27:32.24,0:27:34.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Cesur's role was performed by Dialogue: 0,0:27:35.34,0:27:37.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Paul Newman. Dialogue: 0,0:27:38.50,0:27:41.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Although it was similar, the story is not exactly the same. Dialogue: 0,0:27:42.08,0:27:47.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Indeed, after a certain point, the plot took a completely different direction as we said. Dialogue: 0,0:27:47.58,0:27:51.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And this adaptation gives a global appeal to the production. Dialogue: 0,0:27:51.18,0:27:55.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We see here that, people behave in similar ways. Dialogue: 0,0:27:55.04,0:27:55.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, Dialogue: 0,0:27:55.86,0:27:59.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if it's a Brazilian show, it's being watched in Turkey. Dialogue: 0,0:27:59.66,0:28:03.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People love watching those exaggerated love stories. Dialogue: 0,0:28:03.46,0:28:05.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In Turkey, women can't get up from the TV screen. Dialogue: 0,0:28:05.100,0:28:09.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was the same in Europe. Dialogue: 0,0:28:09.32,0:28:14.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the United States, when daytime TV series started, there was a major implementation of copyright rules . Dialogue: 0,0:28:14.98,0:28:18.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So now we see the same implementation on Turkish movies and TV shows. Dialogue: 0,0:28:20.26,0:28:21.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, Dialogue: 0,0:28:21.86,0:28:24.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for example, Cesur ve Güzel aired in Georgia, Dialogue: 0,0:28:24.90,0:28:28.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in Colombia, there is also a fan club, and now showing where you guys are. Dialogue: 0,0:28:30.36,0:28:32.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For this reason, Dialogue: 0,0:28:32.76,0:28:33.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, Dialogue: 0,0:28:34.36,0:28:37.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the story, Dialogue: 0,0:28:37.10,0:28:39.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while it is similar to an American movie, Dialogue: 0,0:28:40.60,0:28:45.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it takes place in Turkey... Dialogue: 0,0:28:45.84,0:28:50.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, a person from America, Colombia, or Georgia can find similarities in them... Dialogue: 0,0:28:50.56,0:28:51.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes. Dialogue: 0,0:28:52.64,0:28:53.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, lastly..... Dialogue: 0,0:28:53.78,0:28:58.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You have a well-known message called "Sanata Evet," which means "Yes To Art." Dialogue: 0,0:28:58.58,0:29:01.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Those who follow you in social media are well aware of this. Dialogue: 0,0:29:03.90,0:29:10.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You told us, "Art is not a product, it's a process." Can to elaborate on that a little? Dialogue: 0,0:29:10.84,0:29:15.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can you expand on that little more? Dialogue: 0,0:29:16.16,0:29:17.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sure, gladly... Dialogue: 0,0:29:18.04,0:29:22.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, the century that we are living in, the 21st century, Dialogue: 0,0:29:22.76,0:29:27.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we are hoping that all things will change for better. Dialogue: 0,0:29:29.92,0:29:33.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, it was speculated that if the computers stopped (YK2), then life would stop too. Dialogue: 0,0:29:33.30,0:29:34.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But it didn't. Dialogue: 0,0:29:34.56,0:29:35.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Life continued. Dialogue: 0,0:29:35.52,0:29:40.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, if it stopped, it was said, a new century would start anyway. Dialogue: 0,0:29:40.48,0:29:45.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But although it did not, a new century started regardless. Dialogue: 0,0:29:46.60,0:29:51.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In my opinion, this is a threat in a way, that people are becoming like robots. Dialogue: 0,0:29:52.06,0:29:58.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, Jack Baugh claims that this can be prevented by involving people in art. Dialogue: 0,0:30:00.00,0:30:03.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when we say art, it includes drawing, sculpture, drawing, photography, theater, cinema, architecture, Dialogue: 0,0:30:03.76,0:30:05.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and now sports is included. Dialogue: 0,0:30:05.90,0:30:08.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe later on cooking will be included too, who knows. Dialogue: 0,0:30:08.52,0:30:12.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is art going to be creating a product from these vessels, Dialogue: 0,0:30:12.80,0:30:18.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or will it be by evolving ourselves as human beings...and creating the process of art? Dialogue: 0,0:30:19.76,0:30:24.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If the concept of art comes only from drawing, music, sculpture, theater, etc. Dialogue: 0,0:30:25.44,0:30:29.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if it has a code name, then we don't need to call it by name. Dialogue: 0,0:30:29.86,0:30:32.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Drawing is a talent, an expression of a craft. Dialogue: 0,0:30:33.26,0:30:40.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But art is the process of THINKING how the person is going to create that craft. Dialogue: 0,0:30:41.74,0:30:45.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That is why I say, when people realize that process, Dialogue: 0,0:30:45.21,0:30:50.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they will also realize that THEY are the masterpiece themselves. Dialogue: 0,0:30:51.52,0:30:55.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Therefore, I can master anything... Dialogue: 0,0:30:55.94,0:30:59.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As soon as they realize that, they will be ready to expand their knowledge and evolve. Dialogue: 0,0:30:59.27,0:31:03.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then, everyone will live with their right brain for art, and their left brain for analytical thinking. Dialogue: 0,0:31:03.26,0:31:08.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The cerebellum is the place that combines the two parts. Dialogue: 0,0:31:09.02,0:31:10.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And all humans Dialogue: 0,0:31:10.42,0:31:13.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,--from the most primitive to the most developed human-- Dialogue: 0,0:31:13.44,0:31:14.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have this capability. Dialogue: 0,0:31:14.63,0:31:19.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The most important thing is for humans to understand this ability and use it. Dialogue: 0,0:31:19.28,0:31:22.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Again, in this century, Dialogue: 0,0:31:22.14,0:31:25.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we need to make our lives a form of art. Dialogue: 0,0:31:25.44,0:31:28.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I call it directing our thoughts in a positive way. Dialogue: 0,0:31:28.54,0:31:31.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I named it "Sanata Evet" (Yes to art), Dialogue: 0,0:31:32.22,0:31:35.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we are seeing this expanding around the world. Dialogue: 0,0:31:35.24,0:31:44.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I sometimes wish we could have sort of an non-governmental entity, Global Government, where people are ruled by the Sanata Evet (Yes To Art) vision. Dialogue: 0,0:31:44.42,0:31:51.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Where people use their creativity for art, instead of war, death, hunger, and Dialogue: 0,0:31:51.82,0:31:54.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,concepts like injustice. Dialogue: 0,0:31:54.30,0:31:58.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Where people could produce more positive answers. Dialogue: 0,0:32:01.28,0:32:07.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I expressed this message as my dream, but there is a big movement on this message. Dialogue: 0,0:32:08.98,0:32:11.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Yes, of course you sharing your message from social media has made big impact. Dialogue: 0,0:32:11.86,0:32:14.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It comes out of me, and that's OK. Dialogue: 0,0:32:14.64,0:32:17.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But it doesn't have to be identified with my name. Dialogue: 0,0:32:18.16,0:32:20.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I wish the whole world would adapt to this message. Dialogue: 0,0:32:20.90,0:32:23.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Humanity could benefit from this direction, Dialogue: 0,0:32:23.74,0:32:26.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just like those people who were able to deliver their messages in history, Dialogue: 0,0:32:26.30,0:32:29.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we could do the same. Dialogue: 0,0:32:29.10,0:32:34.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, another reason I wanted to talk to you was to get your permission first. Dialogue: 0,0:32:34.42,0:32:38.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We wanted to work on your "Sanata Evet" campaign. In English, it would go by Say Yes To Art. Dialogue: 0,0:32:39.36,0:32:41.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's call it "Yes To Art." Dialogue: 0,0:32:41.58,0:32:42.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Yes To Art," OK. Dialogue: 0,0:32:43.52,0:32:50.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,From now on, we would like to create your Sanata Evet and YesToArt message as hashtags on our social media platforms. Dialogue: 0,0:32:50.96,0:32:52.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Of course we can only do this with your permission. Dialogue: 0,0:32:52.96,0:32:57.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Very important!! Very!! Please also do comment about it, not just a hashtag. Dialogue: 0,0:32:57.24,0:33:02.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you see something being done nicely, explain how that concept can be connected with #SanataEvet #YesToArt. Dialogue: 0,0:33:02.23,0:33:06.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we will share this message with all of our members..