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The Legend of the Ugly King (2017)
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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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Worth tryingReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forreal stories and informative storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight The Legend of the Ugly King is a 2017 film in the Documentary category from Austria, Germany. Directed by Hüseyin Tabak. Starring Yılmaz Güney and Tarık Akan. Runtime: about 122 minutes. Original language: German. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.0/10.
Genre: Documentary, Released in 2017, Original language: German, Production: Austria, Germany, Runtime: about 122 minutes, Starring Yılmaz Güney and Tarık Akan.
Runtime
122 min
Original language
German
Country of origin
Austria, Germany
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Yılmaz Güney
Self (archive footage)
Tarık Akan
Self
Patrick Blossier
Self
Costa-Gavras
Self
Halil Ergün
Self
Michael Haneke
Self
Gilles Jacob
Self
Donat Keusch
Self
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Tuncel Kurtiz
Self (archive footage)
Hüseyin Tabak
Self
Nebahat Çehre
Self (Guney's First Wife)
Zirek
Self
Elif Güney Pütün
Self (Guney's Daughter)
Fatoş Güney
Self (Guney's Second Wife)
Director: Hüseyin Tabak
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1What is movie The Legend of the Ugly King (2017)?
It is a movie released in 2017 within the Documentary category.
2What is the story of The Legend of the Ugly King?
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4What is the rating of The Legend of the Ugly King?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 7 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Legend of the Ugly King?
Its runtime is about 122 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Legend of the Ugly King best suited for?
A grounded watch that works through real details, context, and curiosity more than dramatic escalation.
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