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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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kurdish
yılmaz güney
political dissident
yol
palme d'or
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Questions about The Legend of the Ugly King
How long is The Legend of the Ugly King?
The Legend of the Ugly King has a runtime of 2h 2m (2 hours and 2 minutes).
Who directed The Legend of the Ugly King?
The Legend of the Ugly King was directed by Hüseyin Tabak and released in 2017.
What genre is The Legend of the Ugly King?
The Legend of the Ugly King is a Documentary film (2017).
Who stars in The Legend of the Ugly King?
The cast of The Legend of the Ugly King includes Yılmaz Güney, Tarık Akan, Patrick Blossier, Costa-Gavras, Halil Ergün.
What is the TMDB rating for The Legend of the Ugly King?
The Legend of the Ugly King has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 7 votes.
