Worship the Fire (1972)
Kyrgyzstan, the 1920s. In a remote mountain village, against the will of the local elites and in defiance of centuries-old traditions, a woman—Urkuya Salieva—is elected chair of the agricultural cooperative. Salieva is determined to build a new life with an uncompromising resolve against anyone who would obstruct the poor, a stance unusual for a woman.
Director: Tolomush Okeev
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: December 25, 1972
Cast
- Tattybyubyu Tursunbayeva - Urkuya Saliyeva
- Iskender Ryskulov - Kolsozh
- Sabira Kumushaliyeva - Bubukan
- Suimenkul Chokmorov - Utur-Usta
- Bolot Beyshenaliev - Azizov
- Muratbek Ryskulov - Azhi
- Asanbek Kydyrnazarov - Smaly
- Sovetbek Dzhumadylov - Moydunov
- Nasreddin Dubashev - Murza
- Japar Sadykov - Abdrazak
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kadyrzhan Kydyraliyev
Production: Kirghizfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Tolomush Okeev
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Worship the Fire about?
- Kyrgyzstan, the 1920s. In a remote mountain village, against the will of the local elites and in defiance of centuries-old traditions, a woman—Urkuya Salieva—is elected chair of the agricultural cooperative. Salieva is determined to build a new life with an uncompromising resolve against anyone who would obstruct the poor, a stance unusual for a woman.
- Who directed Worship the Fire?
- Worship the Fire was directed by Tolomush Okeev.
- Who stars in Worship the Fire?
- Worship the Fire stars Tattybyubyu Tursunbayeva, Iskender Ryskulov, Sabira Kumushaliyeva, Suimenkul Chokmorov, Bolot Beyshenaliev, Muratbek Ryskulov.
- How long is Worship the Fire?
- Worship the Fire has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Worship the Fire?
- Worship the Fire is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Worship the Fire produced?
- Worship the Fire was produced in Soviet Union.