Tsumikh (2024)

In Tsumikh, Makhacheva brings herself and her own biography to the centre-stage. She interrogates the fraught relationship between personal and public memory by revisiting, comparing and subverting how her late grandfather, Rasul Gamzatov (b.1923 - 2003), is remembered. In the work, Makhacheva’s childhood memories meet her adult remembrances and his public memorialisation, which the film subtly reveals are at odds with one another.

Director: Taus Makhacheva, Alexandra Pustynnova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date:
Country: Russia, United Arab Emirates
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tsumikh about?
In Tsumikh, Makhacheva brings herself and her own biography to the centre-stage. She interrogates the fraught relationship between personal and public memory by revisiting, comparing and subverting how her late grandfather, Rasul Gamzatov (b.1923 - 2003), is remembered. In the work, Makhacheva’s childhood memories meet her adult remembrances and his public memorialisation, which the film subtly reveals are at odds with one another.
Who directed Tsumikh?
Tsumikh was directed by Taus Makhacheva, Alexandra Pustynnova.
How long is Tsumikh?
Tsumikh has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Tsumikh?
Tsumikh is a Documentary film.
Where was Tsumikh produced?
Tsumikh was produced in Russia, United Arab Emirates.