“Grains of Pearl” Continues to Send Strong Messages Against Violence Against Women
The series “Pearl Grains”, which boldly tackles the issue of gender equality and violence against women in the television world, continues to attract attention in its new season. Yılmaz Erdoğan, the screenwriter and lead actor of the series, emphasizes that violence against women is an unacceptable crime against humanity, and the series’ sensitivity to social issues is appreciated by the viewers. Erdoğan’s words “If a woman is not happy in a country, no one is” stand out as one of the main messages of the series.
Strong Start to the New Season
“Pearl Grains”, which attracts attention with its effective scenes and characters in every episode, has made an ambitious start to its new season. The series, which aims to raise awareness to draw attention to violence against women, opened the season with the message “Violence against women is a great crime against humanity. It is never acceptable!” opened the season with the message. Starring successful actors such as Yılmaz Erdoğan, Hazar Ergüçlü and Selma Ergeç, the series sheds light on social issues by establishing a sincere bond with its viewers. In an interview with Hakan Gence, the actors made striking statements about their characters and the impressive messages of the series.
Yılmaz Erdoğan: “We are in an age where kindness has ended”
Yılmaz Erdoğan, who plays the character of Azem Yücedağ, who represents honesty, kindness and respect in the series, emphasized the lack of kindness in society and stated that this lack paves the way for violence. Erdoğan said, “This age has become an age where kindness has ended. If you take kindness away from the street, violence will take its place.” Erdoğan stated that kindness is one of the cornerstones of social peace. Erdoğan also says that no one can be happy and free in a society where women are not free and happy, and places this idea at the center of the series.
Deep Messages on Society and Family
Yılmaz Erdoğan stated that one of the main themes of the series is family and social ties, emphasizing that the concept of family has weakened today. He said that families are now struggling with damaged relationships and that this has become a social problem. Erdoğan said, “Relationships have become difficult to establish but easy to break. Pearl Grains tells the story of these weakening bonds” and stated that the series holds a mirror to today’s society.
Hazar Ergüçlü: “Family is a Refuge for Me”
Hazar Ergüçlü, who plays Dilber, a pavilion dancer who is a strong and independent woman in the series, expressed her devotion to her family. Ergüçlü integrated her character’s strong stance with the concept of family by saying, “Family is a refuge for me and a place where I can be myself.” Ergüçlü also drew attention to the complexity of the character Dilber’s life, saying, “Looking cheerful does not mean being happy. Although Dilber is seen as a strong figure on stage, she is a lonely and fragile woman in her real life.”
Selma Ergeç “A Successful But Unhappy Woman”
Selma Ergeç, who plays Piraye, a successful businesswoman in her professional life but unhappy in her personal life, emphasized that there is a deep loneliness behind her rich and successful appearance. Stating that Piraye is a multi-layered character, Ergeç said, “I have read about such characters before, but this is the first time I have witnessed them being handled so deeply”, revealing the difference in the character processing of the series.
An Impressive Project with a Strong Cast
Written by and starring Yılmaz Erdoğan, “Pearl Grains” has a strong cast including Hazar Ergüçlü, Selma Ergeç, Kubilay Aka, Rıza Kocaoğlu, Sera Kutlubey and Şenol Sönmez in the director’s chair. The series, which is screened every week on Thursday evenings, draws attention not only with its social messages but also with its impressive scenes and strong acting.
