The Blacksmith's Banner (1961)
Inspired by the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It tells the story of Zahhak, the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes, who, through cunning and deception, conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess. Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains. Each day, a dancer, a devotee of the cult, performs a snake dance in the city square. The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes.
Director: Boris Kimyagarov
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: October 23, 1961
Cast
- Mukhamejan Kasymov - Kova
- G. Niyazov - Bakhrom
- Makhmud Takhiri - Kubod
- Bakhtali Sabzaliyev - Farrukh
- Khodzhakuli Rakhmatullaev - Rukhkhom
- Dilbar Kasymova - Nushafarin
- Gurmindzh Zavkibekov - Young man in leopard skin
- N. Rakhmatova - Bride of the young man in leopard skin
- Abdulkhair Kasymov - Zakhok
- Marat Aripov - Jester
Screenplay
Music: Suleiman Yudakov
Production: Tajikfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Boris Kimyagarov
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blacksmith's Banner about?
- Inspired by the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It tells the story of Zahhak, the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes, who, through cunning and deception, conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess. Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains. Each day, a dancer, a devotee of the cult, performs a snake dance in the city square. The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes.
- Who directed The Blacksmith's Banner?
- The Blacksmith's Banner was directed by Boris Kimyagarov.
- Who stars in The Blacksmith's Banner?
- The Blacksmith's Banner stars Mukhamejan Kasymov, G. Niyazov, Makhmud Takhiri, Bakhtali Sabzaliyev, Khodzhakuli Rakhmatullaev, Dilbar Kasymova.
- How long is The Blacksmith's Banner?
- The Blacksmith's Banner has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Blacksmith's Banner?
- The Blacksmith's Banner is a Fantasy film.
- Where was The Blacksmith's Banner produced?
- The Blacksmith's Banner was produced in Soviet Union.