The Cage is Looking for a Bird (2023)
In a small Chechen village, Yaha spends her days with Madina, with whom she is very close. Both girls dream of leaving their homes after graduation and escaping to the real world, far from their village. Yaha’s older sister Heda also dreams of being free, but the price for this is very high - if she decides to try for a divorce, her only son will be taken away from her, such are the traditions in her culture. Will Yaha, Madina and Heda succeed to get free, and at what cost?
Director: Malika Musaeva
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 12, 2023
Cast
- Khadizha Bataeva - Yakha
- Madina Akkieva - Madina
- Fatima Elzhurkaeva - Heda
- Rita Merzhoeva - Maret
- Magomed Alhastov - Ibragim
- Muhammad Bataev - Lyoma
- Khamila Isaeva - Zama
- Bekhan Dzakalov - Mohmad
- Aishat Akkieva - Madina's mother
- Dzhambulat Albakov - Khasan
Screenplay
- Malika Musaeva (Screenplay)
Music: Murat Kabardokov
Cinematography: Dmitriy Nagovskiy
Editing: Vincent Deyveaux
Production: Hype Studios, Example of Intonation
Country: France, Russia
Language: Chechen
Original Language: ce
Keywords
arranged marriage, chechnya, getaway car, small village, teenage friendship
More Films by Director: Malika Musaeva
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cage is Looking for a Bird about?
- In a small Chechen village, Yaha spends her days with Madina, with whom she is very close. Both girls dream of leaving their homes after graduation and escaping to the real world, far from their village. Yaha’s older sister Heda also dreams of being free, but the price for this is very high - if she decides to try for a divorce, her only son will be taken away from her, such are the traditions in her culture. Will Yaha, Madina and Heda succeed to get free, and at what cost?
- Who directed The Cage is Looking for a Bird?
- The Cage is Looking for a Bird was directed by Malika Musaeva.
- Who stars in The Cage is Looking for a Bird?
- The Cage is Looking for a Bird stars Khadizha Bataeva, Madina Akkieva, Fatima Elzhurkaeva, Rita Merzhoeva, Magomed Alhastov, Muhammad Bataev.
- How long is The Cage is Looking for a Bird?
- The Cage is Looking for a Bird has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Cage is Looking for a Bird?
- The Cage is Looking for a Bird is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cage is Looking for a Bird produced?
- The Cage is Looking for a Bird was produced in France, Russia.