New Penelope (2006)
Economic depression and political chaos force Tajik men to become migrant labourers, working in unsafe conditions and with inconsistent pay. Tajik women attempt to keep their families alive, and, in some cases, enter polygamous marriages to feed themselves and their families. Often, these women relate to Penelope, the wife of the mythical hero Odysseus, who waits many years for her husband to return.
Director: Georgi Dzalayev
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Screenplay
- Georgi Dzalayev (Screenplay)
Country: Tajikistan
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New Penelope about?
- Economic depression and political chaos force Tajik men to become migrant labourers, working in unsafe conditions and with inconsistent pay. Tajik women attempt to keep their families alive, and, in some cases, enter polygamous marriages to feed themselves and their families. Often, these women relate to Penelope, the wife of the mythical hero Odysseus, who waits many years for her husband to return.
- Who directed New Penelope?
- New Penelope was directed by Georgi Dzalayev.
- How long is New Penelope?
- New Penelope has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is New Penelope?
- New Penelope is a Documentary film.
- Where was New Penelope produced?
- New Penelope was produced in Tajikistan.