Dzhamilya
Джамиля
Synopsis
In a remote Kyrgyz village, Dzhamilya follows her parents' orders when she marries a man without loving him. Then World War II breaks out and her new husband has to leave the village. While being alone, Dzhamiliya meets the returning soldier Daniyar and falls in love with him instead. Years later, their young friend Seid reminisces about the couple.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1970
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irina Poplavskaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Chinghiz Aitmatov
- Original Score
- Nikolai Sidelnikov
- Original Title
- Джамиля
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm, Kirghizfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irina Poplavskaya
Chinghiz Aitmatov
Nikolai Sidelnikov
Kadyrzhan Kydyraliyev
Yelena Surazhskaya
Department Leadership Roster
Irina Poplavskaya
Director
Chinghiz Aitmatov
Writer
Yelena Surazhskaya
Editor
Nikolai Sidelnikov
Original Music Composer
Kadyrzhan Kydyraliyev
Director of Photography
Anatoliy Kuznetsov
Production Design
Ernst Heidebrecht
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dzhamilya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dzhamilya about?
In a remote Kyrgyz village, Dzhamilya follows her parents' orders when she marries a man without loving him. Then World War II breaks out and her new husband has to leave the village. While being alone, Dzhamiliya meets the returning soldier Daniyar and falls in love with him instead. Years later, their young friend Seid reminisces about the couple.
Who directed Dzhamilya?
Dzhamilya was directed by Irina Poplavskaya.
Who stars in Dzhamilya?
The principal cast of Dzhamilya includes Natalya Arinbasarova, Suimenkul Chokmorov, Nasreddin Dubashev, Aliman Dzhangorozova, Altynbek Kenzhekov.
When was Dzhamilya released and how long is it?
Dzhamilya was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Dzhamilya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dzhamilya was composed by Nikolai Sidelnikov.
Is Dzhamilya based on a book or true story?
Dzhamilya is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chinghiz Aitmatov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dzhamilya?
Dzhamilya holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).