The Sand-Storm
Смерч
Synopsis
In this heavyhanded political allegory, set in the plains and mountains of Central Asia, a tribe of people led by the fanatical Mavrut (Vladimir Msrian) wanders about in the most desolate parts of this already desolate region in search of a mythical "Land of Happiness." Their quest is hampered by the fact that they must all live a life which is extremely ascetic. One tribeswoman expresses a desire to have a child, but is rebuked by being reminded that she has vowed never to have worldly ties that would distract her from the quest. When she has a child anyway, she and her lover are made to pay for this crime in a horrific way. Despite that, the child becomes a kind of holy mascot for the group, touted by the leader as a kind of savior. They are distressed when the child goes missing one day, only to appear mysteriously on the opposite side of the rapids of a river, beckoning to them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bako Sadykov
- Screenplay & Story
- Chinghiz Aitmatov, Bako Sadykov
- Original Score
- Sofiya Gubaydulina
- Original Title
- Смерч
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Tajikfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bako Sadykov
Chinghiz Aitmatov, Bako Sadykov
Sofiya Gubaydulina
Rifkat Ibragimov
Department Leadership Roster
Chinghiz Aitmatov
Writer
Bako Sadykov
Writer
Rifkat Ibragimov
Director of Photography
Shavkat Abdusalamov
Production Design
Bako Sadykov
Director
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What is The Sand-Storm about?
In this heavyhanded political allegory, set in the plains and mountains of Central Asia, a tribe of people led by the fanatical Mavrut (Vladimir Msrian) wanders about in the most desolate parts of this already desolate region in search of a mythical "Land of Happiness." Their quest is hampered by the fact that they must all live a life which is extremely ascetic. One tribeswoman expresses a desire to have a child, but is rebuked by being reminded that she has vowed never to have worldly ties that would distract her from the quest. When she has a child anyway, she and her lover are made to pay for this crime in a horrific way. Despite that, the child becomes a kind of holy mascot for the group, touted by the leader as a kind of savior. They are distressed when the child goes missing one day, only to appear mysteriously on the opposite side of the rapids of a river, beckoning to them.
Who directed The Sand-Storm?
The Sand-Storm was directed by Bako Sadykov.
Who stars in The Sand-Storm?
The principal cast of The Sand-Storm includes Vladimir Msryan, Dumitru Fusu, Mukhamadali Makhmadov, Makhmud Takhiri, Isfandiyor Gulyamov.
When was The Sand-Storm released and how long is it?
The Sand-Storm was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sand-Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sand-Storm was composed by Sofiya Gubaydulina.