The White Ship
Белый пароход
Synopsis
Longing to discover his father, a sad young boy dreams of becoming a fish and swimming to the great white ship he sees traversing Lake Issyk. Lost in his dreams, and buoyed by the pagan tales of his Central Asian grandfather, he feels a close communion with nature: so much so that when a hunter kills a stag, he too takes a final, liberating leap.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bolotbek Shamshiyev
- Screenplay & Story
- Bolotbek Shamshiyev
- Original Score
- Alfred Schnittke
- Original Title
- Белый пароход
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Kirghizfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bolotbek Shamshiyev
Bolotbek Shamshiyev, Chinghiz Aitmatov
Alfred Schnittke
Manasbek Musayev
Department Leadership Roster
Bolotbek Shamshiyev
Director
Bolotbek Shamshiyev
Screenplay
Alfred Schnittke
Original Music Composer
Manasbek Musayev
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Ship
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Ship about?
Longing to discover his father, a sad young boy dreams of becoming a fish and swimming to the great white ship he sees traversing Lake Issyk. Lost in his dreams, and buoyed by the pagan tales of his Central Asian grandfather, he feels a close communion with nature: so much so that when a hunter kills a stag, he too takes a final, liberating leap.
Who directed The White Ship?
The White Ship was directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev.
Who stars in The White Ship?
The principal cast of The White Ship includes Nurgazy Sydygaliyev, Sabira Kumushaliyeva, Aiturgan Temirova, Asankul Kuttubayev, Choro Dumanayev.
When was The White Ship released and how long is it?
The White Ship was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Ship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Ship was composed by Alfred Schnittke.
Is The White Ship based on a book or true story?
The White Ship is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chinghiz Aitmatov".