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The Legend of the Ugly King

20172h 2mHüseyin Tabak
IMDb 7.8

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Director Hüseyin Tabak explores the legacy of Yilmaz Güney — political dissident, convicted murderer, and visionary Kurdish filmmaker — who directed the 1982 Palme d'Or–winning Yol from inside prison and died in exile just two years later.

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KurdishYılmaz GüneyPolitical DissidentYolPalme D'or

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What is The Legend of the Ugly King (2017) about?

Director Hüseyin Tabak explores the legacy of Yilmaz Güney — political dissident, convicted murderer, and visionary Kurdish filmmaker — who directed the 1982 Palme d'Or–winning Yol from inside prison and died in exile just two years later.

Who stars in The Legend of the Ugly King?

The Legend of the Ugly King stars Yılmaz Güney (Self (archive footage)), Tarık Akan (Self), Patrick Blossier (Self), Costa-Gavras (Self), Halil Ergün (Self). The film was directed by Hüseyin Tabak.

How long is The Legend of the Ugly King?

The Legend of the Ugly King has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2017.

Is The Legend of the Ugly King worth watching?

The Legend of the Ugly King holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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