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The Legend of the Ugly King
The Legend of the Ugly King
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THE LEGEND OF THE UGLY KING

Die Legende vom hässlichen König

Directed by Hüseyin Tabak
Germany, Austria, 2017
Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis

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.