13.02.2026 19:20
The years-long rift between two masters of Turkish cinema, Hülya Koçyiğit and Halil Ergün, has come to an end. The "didn't greet" controversy that erupted at the 2017 Malatya International Film Festival was resolved during a memorial night held in honor of the legendary figure of Yeşilçam, Fatma Girik.
The rift between Hülya Koçyiğit and Halil Ergün, which made headlines in the magazine world in 2017, has come to an end. The controversy over "not greeting" that caused a divide between the two was resolved on an emotional night after the passing years.
THE PLACE WHERE THE CRISIS STARTED: MALATYA
It was known that the feud between Koçyiğit and Ergün began with a greeting dispute during the Malatya International Film Festival held in 2017. The incident, which was talked about for a long time at that time, had caused a rift between the two master actors.
THE ICE WAS BROKEN AT THE MEMORIAL NIGHT
After years of estrangement, the duo came together at a memorial ceremony held for the unforgettable star of Yeşilçam, Fatma Girik. The sincere demeanor of Koçyiğit and Ergün, who met at the ceremony, drew attention.
"IT WAS ALL A MISUNDERSTANDING"
The two master actors, who posed together for the cameras, expressed that what happened was merely a misunderstanding. Their warm greeting, which put an end to the years-long feud with the words "It was all a misunderstanding," became the most talked-about moment of the night.