Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan

Personal context

Summary

Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan is a Turkish actor and director known for film, television, and theatre work, including the surreal comedy series Leyla ile Mecnun. In public statements, he has supported equal rights and everyday freedoms for gay people, criticized social polarization and othering, backed the Gezi Park protests, and expressed support for Boğaziçi students’ right to criticize the government. His public record includes recurring calls for social peace and coexistence, alongside comments about censorship and the arts.