Ben is interviewed by Radikal (Feb.21/15)

Posted by Ah-chie
February 21, 2015 7:48 pm
#1

I found this article in an English language daily newspaper called the Hürriyet Daily News.  It is a shortened version of a much longer article from the Turkish language paper Radikal.

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/benedict-cumberbatch-points-at-turkey-russia-greece-for-lgbt-rights-violations.aspx?pageID=238&nID=78660&NewsCatID=381

Here's the Radikal article as well (Sorry I don't speak or write the language so I can't translate but if someone does on this board then they are welcomed to do this - with my eternal thanks!) -

http://www.radikal.com.tr/kultur/benedict_cumberbatch_radikale_konustu_turkiyede_escinsellere_yonelik_ayrimcilik_hala_suruyor-1298098

I would love to have a translation of the entire Radikal interview.  In the Hürriyet version Ben was politely careful and diplomatic in his criticism of countries that have harsh laws on homosexuality, but equally firm in his convictions about spreading the word of the injustices that Turing faced and that gays face today in many parts of the world.  Radikal is considered to be one of the most influential newspapers in Turkey despite its small circulation. It is especially renowned for its top-drawer columnists and its coverage of intellectual debates and for its social liberal POV.  A perfect venue for Ben to spread the theme and ideas expressed in TIG. 

-Val


"The only shipping I know is shipping containers."
                                           -Benedict Cumberbatch
 


 
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