Dilan Çiçek Deniz: Acting's Therapeutic Power

Turkish actress Dilan Çiçek Deniz recently shared insights into her diverse career during an interview at the Red Sea International Film Festival. She moves fluidly between streaming dramas, Netflix originals, feature films, and regular television series, highlighting the distinct demands of each medium. Deniz finds that films offer more time for character immersion, contrasting with the technical nature of mainstream television.

Her theater work, particularly in a long-running production of Amadeus, provides a unique and profound experience. Performing for thousands nightly, she likens the stage to an "open wound" that is healed by the audience's applause. This powerful connection with viewers offers a therapeutic dimension to her acting, an energy she finds indescribable.

Beyond her current roles, Çiçek Deniz expressed a significant ambition to delve deeper into filmmaking. Having already produced two short films, including "We Need To Talk About Dilan," she aims to increase her involvement in producing and potentially direct a feature film, signaling a new direction for her artistic journey.