The Legend of the Ugly King

A young filmmaker sets out to explore the eventful life of the famous Kurdish director, actor, and revolutionary Yilmaz Güney, who achieved international attention by films like Yol (Palm d'Or, 1982) or Sürü (Golden Leopard, 1978).

Director

Hüseyin Tabak

Writer

Hüseyin Tabak

Released

25 May 2018

Country

Germany, Austria

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination