Die Legende vom hässlichen König

A visionary artist whose works balance polemic with a haunting lyricism, Kurdish filmmaker Yilmaz Güney belongs in the upper echelons of world cinema. Sadly, 33 years after his death, Güney's renown is in danger of fading. But this searching, beautifully rendered documentary from Hüseyin Tabak serves as a galvanizing remedy. (Toronto International Film Festival)