The Muslim
Мусульманин
Synopsis
A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals. The village is the scene of endless drinking while the local boss is selling off the land for dollars to new-rich Russians. Our hero turns out as the only sober and hard-working member of the community. However, his attachment to his new faith soon provokes the hatred and rejection of everyone else, including his own family.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Khotinenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Valeri Zalotukha
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Pantykin
- Original Title
- Мусульманин
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Russian Film Committee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Khotinenko
Valeri Zalotukha
Aleksandr Pantykin
Alexey Rodionov, Anatoli Manannikov
Svetlana Tarik
Vladimir Repnikov, Vladimir Khotinenko
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Khotinenko
Director
Valeri Zalotukha
Writer
Alexey Rodionov
Director of Photography
Vladimir Repnikov
Producer
Vladimir Khotinenko
Producer
Aleksandr Popov
Production Design
Regina Khomskaya
Costume Design
Evgeniy Sokurov
Stunt Coordinator
Svetlana Tarik
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What is The Muslim about?
A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals. The village is the scene of endless drinking while the local boss is selling off the land for dollars to new-rich Russians. Our hero turns out as the only sober and hard-working member of the community. However, his attachment to his new faith soon provokes the hatred and rejection of everyone else, including his own family.
Who directed The Muslim?
The Muslim was directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
Who stars in The Muslim?
The principal cast of The Muslim includes Evgeny Mironov, Aleksandr Baluev, Nina Usatova, Evdokiya Germanova, Pyotr Zaychenko.
When was The Muslim released and how long is it?
The Muslim was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Muslim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muslim was composed by Aleksandr Pantykin.