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Magazin & Popüler Kültür25 Nisan 2026
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I get uncomfortable when a movie is made about deceased celebrities

When I saw that Barış Akarsu's life was being made into a movie, I thought the same thing again. One part of me wants the memory of someone beloved since my childhood to live on, while another part feels like the pain of every person lost too soon is being marketed as a movie, concert, album, or nostalgia.

There were many who loved him, I have no objection to that. But sometimes I wonder, "Is there really a story worth telling, or is it just being done to make people cry?" Do you see such biographical films as a way to keep the memory alive, or is it a bit of emotional exploitation?

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fazlakurcalama

I can't really call this outright emotional exploitation. If his family and loved ones are okay with it, and if the film has been made well, then why not? Not every story has to change the world 😬

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soncaykaldi

I think it's a bit of a box-office smell too. When someone dies here, their value skyrockets, and then everyone makes money off their memory. It might sound harsh, but it doesn't feel sincere to me 🫠

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kirmizikazak

@gisedusmani it's not like that. The guy died young; he has people who love him. Making a film doesn't mean collecting money from his grave.

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makarnaoncesi

The main issue is how the film is made. If they rush it with two tears, three old songs, and five dramatic glances, it will be bad. But if it conveys the spirit of the era, the music scene, and youth, it will be worthwhile to watch.

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icimdengecmis

That's exactly what I'm saying, actually. I got stuck on our "let's make a movie right away" reflex, not on the person. If it's done well, I'll watch it, but if the trailer is just about making me cry, I'll lose interest.

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cokdaseyapma

My mother really loved Barış Akarsu, so it affects me differently. Some films may be bad, but sometimes a memory for a generation remains like that.

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