Haytarma
Хайтарма
“The story of one of the people”
Synopsis
The film tells about the tragic date in the history of the Crimean Tatar people — May 18, 1944 — Stalin’s deportation of the Crimean Tatars. The plot of the film — a pilot, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Amet-khan Sultan. In May, 1944, a year after the liberation of Sevastopol, Amet-khan goes on vacation to his native town Alupka. On May 18 his eyes witness the beginning of the deportation of the Crimean Tatars.
Top Cast
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Akhtem Seitablaiev
Amet-khan Sultan
Oleksiy Horbunov
NKVD Major Krotov
Andrii Mostrenko
François de Geoffre
Usnie Khalilova
Amethan's Mother
Andrii Saminin
Vladimir Norishkin
Oleksii Trytenko
Mechanic Vanya
Lesia Samaieva
Neighbor Nadya
Yuriy Tsurilo
NKVD General Vasilyev
Dmitriy Surzhikov
NKVD Captain Trunin
Nikolay Boklan
Regiment Commander
Guram Bablishvili
Martik
Valerii Shitovalov
Father of Amet-khan
Evgeniy Doronin
Andryukha
Aleksandr Spasenov
Senior Lieutenant
Nazl Sejtablaeva
Miasser
Valeriy Astakhov
Driver
Daniil Belykh
Irina Demidkina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akhtem Seitablaiev
- Screenplay & Story
- Mykola Rybalka
- Original Score
- Dzhemil Karikov, Sergey Krutsenko
- Original Title
- Хайтарма
- Country of Origin
- Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Qartbaba Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akhtem Seitablaiev
Mykola Rybalka
Dzhemil Karikov, Sergey Krutsenko
Volodymyr Ivanov
Serhii Klepach
Ivanna Diadiura
Department Leadership Roster
Akhtem Seitablaiev
Director
Serhii Klepach
Editor
Ivanna Diadiura
Producer
Mykola Rybalka
Writer
Volodymyr Ivanov
Director of Photography
Dzhemil Karikov
Original Music Composer
Sergey Krutsenko
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haytarma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Haytarma about?
The film tells about the tragic date in the history of the Crimean Tatar people — May 18, 1944 — Stalin’s deportation of the Crimean Tatars. The plot of the film — a pilot, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Amet-khan Sultan. In May, 1944, a year after the liberation of Sevastopol, Amet-khan goes on vacation to his native town Alupka. On May 18 his eyes witness the beginning of the deportation of the Crimean Tatars.
Who directed Haytarma?
Haytarma was directed by Akhtem Seitablaiev.
Who stars in Haytarma?
The principal cast of Haytarma includes Akhtem Seitablaiev, Oleksiy Horbunov, Andrii Mostrenko, Usnie Khalilova, Andrii Saminin.
When was Haytarma released and how long is it?
Haytarma was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Haytarma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haytarma was composed by Dzhemil Karikov, Sergey Krutsenko.