Ashik Kerib (1988)
Wandering minstrel Ashik Kerib falls in love with a rich merchant's daughter, but is spurned by her father and forced to roam the world for a thousand and one nights. Now presumed dead by those he loves, he performs for the poor and unfortunate on his journeys through the wilderness. Parajanov's visually ravishing 'tableaux vivants' tell Lermontov's romantic tale while Turkish and Azerbaijani folk songs transport us into its mystical landscapes.
Director: Sergei Parajanov, David Abashidze
Genre: Drama, History, Fantasy
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: July 3, 1988
Cast
- Yuri Mgoyan - Ashik Kerib
- Sofiko Chiaureli - Mother
- Ramaz Chkhikvadze - Ali-Agha
- Kostiantyn Stepankov - Teacher
- Baia Dvalishvili - sister
- Nodar Dugladze
- Veronika Metonidze
- Levan Natroshvili
- Georgiy Ovakimyan
- Vyacheslav Stepanyan
Screenplay
- Gia Badridze
- Mikhail Lermontov (Novel)
Music: Javanshir Guliyev
Cinematography: Albert Yavuryan
Production: Georgia-Film
Country: Soviet Union
Language: ქართული, Azərbaycan
Original Language: ka
Keywords
surreal, caucasus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ashik Kerib about?
- Wandering minstrel Ashik Kerib falls in love with a rich merchant's daughter, but is spurned by her father and forced to roam the world for a thousand and one nights. Now presumed dead by those he loves, he performs for the poor and unfortunate on his journeys through the wilderness. Parajanov's visually ravishing 'tableaux vivants' tell Lermontov's romantic tale while Turkish and Azerbaijani folk songs transport us into its mystical landscapes.
- Who directed Ashik Kerib?
- Ashik Kerib was directed by Sergei Parajanov, David Abashidze.
- Who stars in Ashik Kerib?
- Ashik Kerib stars Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze, Kostiantyn Stepankov, Baia Dvalishvili, Nodar Dugladze.
- How long is Ashik Kerib?
- Ashik Kerib has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Ashik Kerib?
- Ashik Kerib is a Drama, History, Fantasy film.
- Where was Ashik Kerib produced?
- Ashik Kerib was produced in Soviet Union.