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The Legend of Yasar Kemal

2017

Documentary

Directed by Aydın Orak

5.3/ 10

Reviews

Overview

The life of legendary writer Yaşar Kemal is depicted through his words and those of close friends. Using unpublished footage, audio, and documents, the film portrays his epic journey, literature, and worldview.

Cast

Halil Ergün

Halil Ergün

Narrator

Arif Keskiner

Himself

Zülfü Livaneli

Zülfü Livaneli

Himself

Ara Güler

Ara Güler

Himself

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