Taner Ölmez, star of the film 'Hayatla Barış': 'Try walking two laps with crutches and see what happens'
A press conference was held for the film 'Hayatla Barış' (Peace with Life), which tells the life story of Barış Telli, who lost a leg in an unfortunate accident at a young age and went on to become a player for the Amputee Football National Team and eventually a European champion. Taner Ölmez, who plays Barış Telli, said, "I struggled physically. Try walking two laps with crutches and see what happens."
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Taner Ölmez stars as Barış Telli in the film 'Hayatla Barış'; the cast also includes Nazan Kesal, Bülent İnal, Gürkan Uygun, Biran Damla Yılmaz, Sinan Tuzcu, Erkan Üçüncü, Arben Akış, Alara Turan, Mekin Sezer, Gurur Çiçekoğlu and Devrim Kabacaoğlu.
'Hayatla Barış' will be released in theaters on February 23.
'PEOPLE WILL CRY IN THIS FILM'
Taner Ölmez, who plays Barış Telli, said, "It is a special project for me... A different kind of work. It was very difficult to work on. It was incredibly difficult physically. Barış took on 70-80 percent of my burden. Emotionally, Barış and his friends didn't leave much room for struggle. They immediately welcomed me into their circle. I didn't feel like an outsider among them. I struggled physically. Try walking two laps with crutches and see what happens. Playing the life of such a good person is very valuable.
He was by my side every minute. It was a project where I took work home with me. I have calluses on my hands that haven't gone away. But I'm glad they exist... It is a true film of hope with the biggest production ever made in Turkey... People will cry in this film, but they will leave with hope at the end. Football is the most loved thing in Turkey. This film has no language, religion, or race," he said.
'TANER REFLECTED ME VERY WELL'
Telli said, "I am experiencing emotional moments. I am someone who has dedicated myself to sports. I set out not just for sports, but to touch a person and give them hope. Taner reflected me very well. Years ago, when I watched Taner, I said, 'He looks so much like me.' Then he played me. Even though Taner's hands were blistering, I told him, 'Let's rest tomorrow,' but he continued and kept working.
I gave him homework with crutches. People should be remembered while they are still alive... In this respect, this film is a completely different project. We want to show this film to the world after Turkey," he said.