Chukna's Dancer
Чудак из Чукна
“Chukna's Dancer”
Synopsis
A documentary about Jamalutdin Muslimov, an eccentric folk dancer and choreographer from the remote village of Chukna in Dagestan, who walked across the entire republic to revive forgotten dances — and was lovingly called a "crank" for his obsession.
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- Director
- Batrbek Dzboev
- Screenplay & Story
- H.Halilov, G.Sultanova, M.Mugadova
- Original Title
- Чудак из Чукна
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Dagestan Republican House of Folk Art, Allon Creative Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Batrbek Dzboev
H.Halilov, G.Sultanova, M.Mugadova
Magomed Khachilaev, M.Mugadova
Department Leadership Roster
Magomed Khachilaev
Producer
H.Halilov
Writer
G.Sultanova
Writer
M.Mugadova
Writer
Batrbek Dzboev
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chukna's Dancer
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What is Chukna's Dancer about?
A documentary about Jamalutdin Muslimov, an eccentric folk dancer and choreographer from the remote village of Chukna in Dagestan, who walked across the entire republic to revive forgotten dances — and was lovingly called a "crank" for his obsession.
Who directed Chukna's Dancer?
Chukna's Dancer was directed by Batrbek Dzboev.
Who stars in Chukna's Dancer?
The principal cast of Chukna's Dancer includes Jamalutdin Muslimov.
When was Chukna's Dancer released and how long is it?
Chukna's Dancer was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 19m.