Mahsun Kırmızıgül Makes Statements on Economic Situation and Sector in Nişantaşı
Famous artist Mahsun Kırmızıgül stated in evaluations made in Istanbul that economic hardships have destroyed the middle-income group and negatively affected the cinema industry.
Artist Mahsun Kırmızıgül evaluated how economic conditions in Turkey affect the purchasing power of society and the cinema sector in statements he made in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. He emphasized that the middle class, which includes professional groups such as judges, prosecutors, and teachers, no longer has purchasing power.
Economic Change and Emphasis on the Middle Class
Artist Mahsun Kırmızıgül answered questions from members of the press in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, and made important evaluations regarding the agenda and economic structure. Kırmızıgül expressed that major changes are taking place in the economic balances of society.
Challenges Faced by Professional Groups
Stating that the concept of the middle class that existed in past periods has now disappeared, Kırmızıgül pointed out that economic difficulties deeply affect important professional groups such as judges, prosecutors, and teachers as well.
Declining Audience Numbers in the Cinema Sector
Touching upon the stagnation in the cinema sector, the artist stated that the public no longer has the budget to go to the movies and that the drop in audience numbers stems from economic insufficiencies rather than the quality of the films.
Pressure of Rent and Basic Expenses
Stating that citizens struggle to pay house rents, Kırmızıgül said that after rent and basic mandatory expenses are covered, no budget remains for culture and entertainment expenditures, and cinema tickets are the first expense to be given up.
Emphasis on Combating Corruption
He added that preventing corruption and irregularities definitively is a fundamental necessity for improving the economic picture and resolving current problems.