Mariam (2019)

Mariam (2019) poster

In a remote village on the Kazakh steppe, Mariam lives with her husband and four young children in a home without light or water. One winter day, her husband disappears. Without a body, he cannot be declared dead and Mariam is unable to receive state financial support. A very reserved person who buries her emotions, she must face survival of her family on her own in the harsh, rural winter. Inspired by actual events in Mariam's life, who portrays herself in a film that blurs documentary and drama as it paints her life's mundane details.

Director: Sharipa Urazbayeva
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Samat Sharipov
Editing: Farhat Mametkurbanov
Production: Star.KZ Tandem Production, Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Country: Kazakhstan
Language: қазақ
Original Language: kk

Trailer

Mariam Trailer
More Films by Director: Sharipa Urazbayeva
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mariam about?
In a remote village on the Kazakh steppe, Mariam lives with her husband and four young children in a home without light or water. One winter day, her husband disappears. Without a body, he cannot be declared dead and Mariam is unable to receive state financial support. A very reserved person who buries her emotions, she must face survival of her family on her own in the harsh, rural winter. Inspired by actual events in Mariam's life, who portrays herself in a film that blurs documentary and drama as it paints her life's mundane details.
Who directed Mariam?
Mariam was directed by Sharipa Urazbayeva.
Who stars in Mariam?
Mariam stars Meruert Sabbusinova, Almas Bektibayev, Hamza Koksebek, Edige Ahmet.
How long is Mariam?
Mariam has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Mariam?
Mariam is a Drama film.
Where was Mariam produced?
Mariam was produced in Kazakhstan.