Can Yaman Took a Bold Stand Against Raki Blurring Controversy – A Cultural Clash with his Italian crime series “Viola Come Il Mare”

Can Yaman boldly advocated for the portrayal of Raki consumption on TV, triggering a clash of Turkish culture within his Italian crime series, “Viola Come Il Mare”

As Can Yaman continues his acting career in Italy, his lead role in a crime series faced a censoring controversy when raki, a traditional Turkish alcoholic drink, was blurred in its broadcast within Turkey.

The Italian TV crime series “Viola Come Il Mare,” starring Can Yaman as Inspector Francesco Demir and Francesca Chillemi, commenced airing in Turkey under the name “Violet Like The Sea” on BluTV.

Can Yaman express his thoughts on the blurring of raki, a local alcoholic beverage, in the version broadcasted on BluTV.

In a video snippet from the his Italian series, Can Yaman commented,

“I appreciate those who provide the opportunity to introduce raki, a censored drink on Turkish television, to foreigners who unfortunately do not know about it, while we can freely drink it on Italian television. If raki belonged to Italians, it would be advertised everywhere, introducing it to the whole world and becoming a beloved beverage.”

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Can Yaman brings attention to the complexities of showcasing Turkish cultural elements 

This clash of cultural norms in broadcasting has sparked discussions about censorship and cultural representation, highlighting the divergence between societal perspectives on alcohol and its portrayal in different regions.