Mariam
Synopsis
In a remote village on the Kazakh steppe, Mariam lives with her husband and four young children in a home without light or water. One winter day, her husband disappears. Without a body, he cannot be declared dead and Mariam is unable to receive state financial support. A very reserved person who buries her emotions, she must face survival of her family on her own in the harsh, rural winter. Inspired by actual events in Mariam's life, who portrays herself in a film that blurs documentary and drama as it paints her life's mundane details.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
MARIAM Trailer | TIFF 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharipa Urazbayeva
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharipa Urazbayeva
- Original Title
- Mariam
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Star.KZ Tandem Production, Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharipa Urazbayeva
Sharipa Urazbayeva
Samat Sharipov
Farhat Mametkurbanov
Anna Katchko, Sharipa Urazbayeva
Department Leadership Roster
Sharipa Urazbayeva
Director
Anna Katchko
Producer
Sharipa Urazbayeva
Producer
Sharipa Urazbayeva
Screenplay
Samat Sharipov
Director of Photography
Farhat Mametkurbanov
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mariam.
More Like Mariam
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mariam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mariam about?
In a remote village on the Kazakh steppe, Mariam lives with her husband and four young children in a home without light or water. One winter day, her husband disappears. Without a body, he cannot be declared dead and Mariam is unable to receive state financial support. A very reserved person who buries her emotions, she must face survival of her family on her own in the harsh, rural winter. Inspired by actual events in Mariam's life, who portrays herself in a film that blurs documentary and drama as it paints her life's mundane details.
Who directed Mariam?
Mariam was directed by Sharipa Urazbayeva.
Who stars in Mariam?
The principal cast of Mariam includes Meruert Sabbusinova, Almas Bektibayev, Hamza Koksebek, Edige Ahmet.
When was Mariam released and how long is it?
Mariam was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.