Pocket Hercules: Naim Süleymanoglu (2019)
This film chronicles the life of Naim Süleymanoglu, a Turkish weightlifter of Bulgarian origin known as "Pocket Hercules" due to his short stature and immense strength. It focuses on his defection from Bulgaria during the Cold War and his rise to become a national hero in Turkey. The story highlights his incredible athletic achievements, including winning multiple Olympic gold medals, and his symbolic importance as a figure of Turkish pride and resistance against the oppressive policies of the Bulgarian government towards its ethnic Turkish minority.
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About Pocket Hercules: Naim Süleymanoglu
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