Statement on Economy and Cinema Industry from Mahsun Kırmızıgül

Singer, actor, and director Mahsun Kırmızıgül answered questions from members of the press in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, making striking statements regarding the economy and the cinema industry.

Answered Questions from Press Members in Nişantaşı

Singer, actor, and director Mahsun Kırmızıgül answered questions from members of the press while spotted in Nişantaşı, Istanbul, making statements about the economy and the cinema industry.

Assessments on the Economic Situation and the Middle Class

In his interview, Kırmızıgül stated, "In the past, there was a middle class. Now the middle class has become serfs. Do you know who the middle class is? Judges, prosecutors, teachers..."

Reasons for the Decline in Audiences in the Cinema Industry

Touching upon the decline in audiences in the cinema sector, Kırmızıgül stated that citizens do not have the money to go to the cinema and are struggling to pay their rent.

Stating that the decrease in audience numbers stems not from the quality of the films, but from the public having no room for culture and entertainment in their budgets, Kırmızıgül emphasized that for citizens who cannot make ends meet due to rent and basic expenses, the cinema ticket is the first expense to be given up.

What Needs to Be Done for the Economy to Recover

The famous director also concluded his words by saying, "For the economy to recover, corruption and theft must end. It will not get back on track until this ends."