Minister Ersoy Tearfully Reveals Internal Struggle: Crying Alone at Night
The recent documentary titled ‘Cold Fault’ has been touching the audience, according to reports. The film, prepared by Journalist-Author Mahir Temur, looks back at the anniversary of the century’s seismic disaster which took place on February 6, 2023. It was shared on YouTube and first shown at İnönü University at 13.24 local time. This has been in light of the unfortunate timing of when the second major earthquake of the day struck. ‘Cold Fault’ paints a vivid picture of the complicated process that the bureaucrats endured during the tragic event.
A feature that particularly stands out from the documentary is the interviews with the family members of citizens who lost their lives in the catastrophic earthquake. A particularly poignant moment in the film captured Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy struggling to hold back tears while recounting the events of that day.
Minister Ersoy, who was appointed as Coordinating Minister to Malatya immediately following the earthquake, described the intense experience. He recounted feeling the tremors in Ankara, which led him to believe that the city had been affected. The Minister went on to emphasize the scale of the situation. He stated that the severe impact of the earthquake became apparent soon after. He underlined that it was not just an earthquake, but it was like an earthquake storm that thundered across many cities.
Minister Ersoy later defined the magnitude of chaos that unfolded in the aftermath of the disaster. All road connections in Malatya were closed, while viaducts and roads had collapsed. The Minister also emphasized the significant snowfall on that fateful day, which complicated the rescue and relief operations further.
The devastation and challenges, as described by Minister Ersoy, have left an indelible impression. He recounted an emotional moment during the crisis coordination meeting that took place. He spoke of “crumpled buildings” collapsing one after the other, and described the heart-wrenching scenes of people running to one place, only for it to collapse, and then attempting to seek refuge elsewhere.
The emotional weight of the tragedy was also evident in Minister Ersoy’s reflection on how he coped with the events. He opened up about agonizing moments experienced in solitude, emphasizing that the immense responsibility as a coordinator made it difficult to exhibit vulnerability in front of others.
Despite the challenges, Minister Ersoy expressed admiration for the resilience and solidarity of Turkish citizens during such a monumental crisis. Their selflessness and willingness to support each other during the difficult period left a lasting impression on him.
The documentary ‘Cold Fault’, with its sensitive portrayal of the earthquake’s human toll and the challenges faced, provides a sobering reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
