Özgü Namal Speaks After Berlin Return: "I Did What Everyone Should Have Done"

Response at Berlin Becomes a Hot Topic Famous actress Özgü Namal, who attended the 76th Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), drew significant attention for her response to a question regarding Turkey during the festival.
Addressing implications that her film could not be shot in Turkey due to political pressure, Namal clarified the situation.
"This is not a film that could not be shot in Turkey; it is a project that was chosen to be filmed here.
There was no obligation," Namal stated, countering the criticisms.
Upon her return to Istanbul, the actress expressed surprise at the level of interest her remarks generated at the airport.
"I can't believe what happened!
I simply did what everyone should do.
I received many congratulations in a strange way, but there was nothing to exaggerate.
We are still in competition, so it is too early for congratulations.
They can congratulate us once they have seen the film," she said.
Witty Response to Private Life Questions Namal, who lost her husband Ahmet Serdar Oral in 2020 and has been in a relationship with bioenergy expert Ercan Han Üşümez for some time, also answered questions about her personal life.
When asked by reporters why she was alone and if her relationship was ongoing, the actress laughed.
"Oh no, we were smart!
Love continues," she replied before leaving the airport.