The Moon Witch
Лунная ведьма
Synopsis
A village boy awaits his father's return from the front. Though he doesn't yet know the alphabet, he begins composing letters and enrolls in school early to learn to write. He believes the Moon Witch — a figure from a fairytale — is behind all the misfortunes of war. In his dreams, he battles her on the moon as she casts black letters — death notices — down to Earth...
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Izobar Dushenaliev
Erkin
Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova
Asylkan
Kapar Medetbekov
Burhan
Aliman Dzhangorozova
Marjan
Koisun Karasartova
Witch
T. Dzhumabekov
Anarbay
Kadyrzhan Kydyraliyev
Kural
Sh. Dzhunushaliev
Sherik
Sakybek Karabayev
Shatman
Ersain Teleubaev
Tashtanbek
Zhannat Khudaibergenova
Anapiya
Baltabay Seitmamytuly
Abdrai
Kenesh Kurmanalieva
Urumkan Ismailova
Latifa Kalenderova
Gul'nara Rahimbaeva
A. Mamatkazieva
Bakirdin Aliev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bakyt Karagulov
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashim Dzhakypbekov
- Original Score
- Viktor Kisin
- Original Title
- Лунная ведьма
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Kirghizfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bakyt Karagulov
Ashim Dzhakypbekov
Viktor Kisin
Manasbek Musayev
Tamara Lipartiya
Department Leadership Roster
Bakyt Karagulov
Director
Ashim Dzhakypbekov
Writer
Manasbek Musayev
Director of Photography
Aleksey Makarov
Production Design
A. Konstantinov
Production Design
Tamara Lipartiya
Editor
Inara Abdieva
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon Witch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moon Witch about?
A village boy awaits his father's return from the front. Though he doesn't yet know the alphabet, he begins composing letters and enrolls in school early to learn to write. He believes the Moon Witch — a figure from a fairytale — is behind all the misfortunes of war. In his dreams, he battles her on the moon as she casts black letters — death notices — down to Earth...
Who directed The Moon Witch?
The Moon Witch was directed by Bakyt Karagulov.
Who stars in The Moon Witch?
The principal cast of The Moon Witch includes Izobar Dushenaliev, Svetlana Chebodaeva-Chaptikova, Kapar Medetbekov, Aliman Dzhangorozova, Koisun Karasartova.
When was The Moon Witch released and how long is it?
The Moon Witch was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon Witch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon Witch was composed by Viktor Kisin.