The Blacksmith's Banner
Знамя кузнеца
Synopsis
Inspired by the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It tells the story of Zahhak, the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes, who, through cunning and deception, conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess. Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains. Each day, a dancer, a devotee of the cult, performs a snake dance in the city square. The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Kimyagarov
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolai Rozhkov, Evgeniy Pomeshchikov, Ferdowsi, Sotim Ulugzoda
- Original Score
- Suleiman Yudakov
- Original Title
- Знамя кузнеца
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Tajikfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Kimyagarov
Nikolai Rozhkov, Evgeniy Pomeshchikov, Ferdowsi, Sotim Ulugzoda
Suleiman Yudakov
Naum Ardashnikov
Yevgeniya Makhankova
Boris Dustmatov
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Kimyagarov
Director
Nikolai Rozhkov
Writer
Evgeniy Pomeshchikov
Writer
Suleiman Yudakov
Original Music Composer
Naum Ardashnikov
Director of Photography
Yevgeniy Kumankov
Production Design
Konstantin Savitsky
Costume Design
Yevgeniya Makhankova
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blacksmith's Banner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blacksmith's Banner about?
Inspired by the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It tells the story of Zahhak, the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes, who, through cunning and deception, conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess. Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains. Each day, a dancer, a devotee of the cult, performs a snake dance in the city square. The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes.
Who directed The Blacksmith's Banner?
The Blacksmith's Banner was directed by Boris Kimyagarov.
Who stars in The Blacksmith's Banner?
The principal cast of The Blacksmith's Banner includes Mukhamejan Kasymov, G. Niyazov, Makhmud Takhiri, Bakhtali Sabzaliyev, Khodzhakuli Rakhmatullaev.
When was The Blacksmith's Banner released and how long is it?
The Blacksmith's Banner was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blacksmith's Banner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blacksmith's Banner was composed by Suleiman Yudakov.