Dokhunda
Дохунда
Synopsis
The screen adaptation of the novel by Tadjik writer Sadriddine Aini, telling the story of a tramp who falls in love with a rich girl, was supposed to become the first full-length feature film in Central Asian film history. But the unfinished Dokhunda was banned by the Soviet authorities when film production was already in full swing. No footage survived. This is why Izvolov had to rely on Lev Kuleshov’s draft to study and appreciate the maestro’s vision and the unique aesthetic concept, which was never to be realised during Kuleshov’s lifetime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lev Kuleshov
- Screenplay & Story
- Sadriddin Aini, Osip Brik
- Original Title
- Дохунда
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lev Kuleshov
Sadriddin Aini, Osip Brik
Department Leadership Roster
Lev Kuleshov
Director
Osip Brik
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dokhunda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dokhunda about?
The screen adaptation of the novel by Tadjik writer Sadriddine Aini, telling the story of a tramp who falls in love with a rich girl, was supposed to become the first full-length feature film in Central Asian film history. But the unfinished Dokhunda was banned by the Soviet authorities when film production was already in full swing. No footage survived. This is why Izvolov had to rely on Lev Kuleshov’s draft to study and appreciate the maestro’s vision and the unique aesthetic concept, which was never to be realised during Kuleshov’s lifetime.
Who directed Dokhunda?
Dokhunda was directed by Lev Kuleshov.
Who stars in Dokhunda?
The principal cast of Dokhunda includes Komil Yormatov, T. Rakhmanova, Semyon Svashenko, Sergei Komarov, R. Petrov.
When was Dokhunda released and how long is it?
Dokhunda was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Dokhunda based on a book or true story?
Dokhunda is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sadriddin Aini".