When the Mill Stopped
Когда остановилась мельница
Synopsis
In his early childhood, Aziz lost his father, and his mother remarried a collective farm miller, Ustozakir. The boy spent all his time at the mill, helping his stepfather, and when he grew older, he completed a driving course. After his mother's death, Ustozakir marries a young woman. When Aziz sees his mother’s jewelry on the bride, he rips it off and runs away from his stepfather's house. After getting a job as a driver, he meets Muhabbat. The young couple falls in love, but their love is hindered by the fact that, according to an old tradition, Muhabbat has been betrothed to Gaib since childhood, and he insists on marrying her. After the girl rejects his official proposal, Gaib attempts to abduct her. However, Aziz and his friends thwart his plans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mukadas Makhmudov
- Screenplay & Story
- N. Zhuravlyov
- Original Score
- Said Hamrayev
- Original Title
- Когда остановилась мельница
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Tajik
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Tajikfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mukadas Makhmudov
N. Zhuravlyov
Said Hamrayev
Anvar Mansurov
Department Leadership Roster
Mukadas Makhmudov
Director
Anvar Mansurov
Director of Photography
Said Hamrayev
Original Music Composer
Vladimir Artykov
Production Design
N. Zhuravlyov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Mill Stopped
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Mill Stopped about?
In his early childhood, Aziz lost his father, and his mother remarried a collective farm miller, Ustozakir. The boy spent all his time at the mill, helping his stepfather, and when he grew older, he completed a driving course. After his mother's death, Ustozakir marries a young woman. When Aziz sees his mother’s jewelry on the bride, he rips it off and runs away from his stepfather's house. After getting a job as a driver, he meets Muhabbat. The young couple falls in love, but their love is hindered by the fact that, according to an old tradition, Muhabbat has been betrothed to Gaib since childhood, and he insists on marrying her. After the girl rejects his official proposal, Gaib attempts to abduct her. However, Aziz and his friends thwart his plans.
Who directed When the Mill Stopped?
When the Mill Stopped was directed by Mukadas Makhmudov.
Who stars in When the Mill Stopped?
The principal cast of When the Mill Stopped includes Iskandar Abdullaev, Nikolay Badin, Muazzam Ibragimov, Abdulkhair Kasymov, Dilbar Kasymova.
When was When the Mill Stopped released and how long is it?
When the Mill Stopped was released in 1972 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for When the Mill Stopped?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Mill Stopped was composed by Said Hamrayev.