The Legend of the Ugly King

by HÜSEYIN TABAK (GERMANY, AUSTRIA 2017, 122’)

Documentary

Synopsis 

A young filmmaker sets out to explore the eventful life of the famous Kurdish director, actor, and revolutionary Yilmaz Güney.

Credits

Directed and written by Hüseyin Tabak

Cinematographer: Lukas Gnaiger

Producer: Mehmet Aktas (mitos film)

Participants: Tarik Akan, Patrick Blossier, Costa-Gavras, Leyla Demirezen et al.

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Göteborg International Film Festival