Cotton
Paxta
Synopsis
2015, a remote village in a remote region of Uzbekistan. Gulchehra earns her living by combing cotton wool. It is hard work, but she has little choice: she needs to support herself and her elderly mother-in-law. Her husband is working in another country and Gulchehra does not realise that he is not coming back. After the death of her mother-in-law, Gulchehra is left alone in a hostile world, where morals and hypocritical morality reign supreme.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cairo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rashid Malikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Rashid Malikov, Yan Milenin
- Original Title
- Paxta
- Country of Origin
- Uzbekistan
- Spoken Languages
- Uzbek
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rashid Malikov
Rashid Malikov, Yan Milenin
Boris Litovchenko
Dmitry Vorobyov
Department Leadership Roster
Rashid Malikov
Director
Rashid Malikov
Writer
Yan Milenin
Writer
Dmitry Vorobyov
Producer
Boris Litovchenko
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cotton.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton
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What is Cotton about?
2015, a remote village in a remote region of Uzbekistan. Gulchehra earns her living by combing cotton wool. It is hard work, but she has little choice: she needs to support herself and her elderly mother-in-law. Her husband is working in another country and Gulchehra does not realise that he is not coming back. After the death of her mother-in-law, Gulchehra is left alone in a hostile world, where morals and hypocritical morality reign supreme.
Who directed Cotton?
Cotton was directed by Rashid Malikov.
Who stars in Cotton?
The principal cast of Cotton includes Xurshida Arabshoyeva, Ravshan Ibragimov.
When was Cotton released and how long is it?
Cotton was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.