The Tightrope Walker
Канатоходец
Synopsis
The story takes place in a mountain village in Dagestan. It follows a boy named Murat and his sister Tamara. The film centers on the ancient local art of tightrope walking, which is deeply rooted in Dagestani culture. The plot explores how the children connect with this tradition, face various trials, and ultimately discover courage and a sense of identity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Golovanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Nuratdin Yusupov
- Original Title
- Канатоходец
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- North Ossetia TV Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Golovanov
Nuratdin Yusupov
Tatiana Kyakhidi
D.Vyaschenko, A. Ovasapov
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Golovanov
Director
Nuratdin Yusupov
Writer
Yuri Fomenko
Production Design
Viktor Petrov
Production Design
Tatiana Kyakhidi
Editor
D.Vyaschenko
Producer
A. Ovasapov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tightrope Walker
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What is The Tightrope Walker about?
The story takes place in a mountain village in Dagestan. It follows a boy named Murat and his sister Tamara. The film centers on the ancient local art of tightrope walking, which is deeply rooted in Dagestani culture. The plot explores how the children connect with this tradition, face various trials, and ultimately discover courage and a sense of identity.
Who directed The Tightrope Walker?
The Tightrope Walker was directed by Vladimir Golovanov.
Who stars in The Tightrope Walker?
The principal cast of The Tightrope Walker includes A.Magomedaliev, I.Abdurakhmanova, Akhmed Abakarov.
When was The Tightrope Walker released and how long is it?
The Tightrope Walker was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.