Tengri: Blue Heavens
Tengri
Synopsis
This is a love story set in the steppes of Central Asia of today. Temür a thirty year old Kazakh decides to start life again in his ancestral village in the Kyrghyz Mountains. He discovers soon after his arrival that he is a misfit in this settlement of old conservative Islamic men,some women and children. The only ray of hope for him is Amira a young married woman who waits in frustration for her absentee husband - a Mujahideen. Temur watches sorrowfully as the individual village stories unfold at the same as he tries to help the community out in any way he can. In this way he comes closer to Amira and Taib, her young brother-in-law. In a dead end situation the lovers decide to leave the settlement and travel to a place that would hold out with their dreams. Written by Mira Tanna-Händel
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Albina Imasheva
Amira
Ilim Kalmuratov
Témür
Hélène Patarot
Raissa
Taalai Abazova
Uljan
Aibek Midin Uulu
Taib
Nikolai Marousitch
Erofei
Busurman Odurakaev
Shamshi
Askat Soulaimanov
Askar
Tabyldy Aktanov
Mansur
Almanbiet Tabildi Uulu
Askar's Son
Docturkan Diouichenalieva
Naima
Bermet Omourova
Yesugen
Kanat Mamyrkanov
Oljar
Chakan Abdrahmanova
Amira's Mother
Nourdine Kalybiekov
Amira's Father
Kalyk Aktamov
Oulema
Ulan Jukenov
Hulugu
Kanat Mukul
Le cavalier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville, Chinghiz Aitmatov, Azamat Kadyraliev, Jean-François Goyet
- Original Score
- Birgit Løkke, Nikolai Marousitch
- Original Title
- Tengri
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Kyrgyz Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- L Films, Cine Dok, French Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville
Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville, Chinghiz Aitmatov, Azamat Kadyraliev, Jean-François Goyet
Birgit Løkke, Nikolai Marousitch
Assan Imanaliev, Sylvie Carcedo
Catherine Quesemand
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville
Director
Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville
Writer
Azamat Kadyraliev
Writer
Jean-François Goyet
Writer
Birgit Løkke
Original Music Composer
Nikolai Marousitch
Original Music Composer
Catherine Quesemand
Editor
Assan Imanaliev
Director of Photography
Sylvie Carcedo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Tengri: Blue Heavens about?
This is a love story set in the steppes of Central Asia of today. Temür a thirty year old Kazakh decides to start life again in his ancestral village in the Kyrghyz Mountains. He discovers soon after his arrival that he is a misfit in this settlement of old conservative Islamic men,some women and children. The only ray of hope for him is Amira a young married woman who waits in frustration for her absentee husband - a Mujahideen. Temur watches sorrowfully as the individual village stories unfold at the same as he tries to help the community out in any way he can. In this way he comes closer to Amira and Taib, her young brother-in-law. In a dead end situation the lovers decide to leave the settlement and travel to a place that would hold out with their dreams. Written by Mira Tanna-Händel
Who directed Tengri: Blue Heavens?
Tengri: Blue Heavens was directed by Marie-Jaoul de Poncheville.
Who stars in Tengri: Blue Heavens?
The principal cast of Tengri: Blue Heavens includes Albina Imasheva, Ilim Kalmuratov, Hélène Patarot, Taalai Abazova, Aibek Midin Uulu.
When was Tengri: Blue Heavens released and how long is it?
Tengri: Blue Heavens was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Tengri: Blue Heavens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tengri: Blue Heavens was composed by Birgit Løkke, Nikolai Marousitch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tengri: Blue Heavens?
Tengri: Blue Heavens holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).