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Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 23, 1961

Original language

Russian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Tajikfilm

Cast

Abdulkhair Kasymov,Gurmindzh Zavkibekov,G. Niyazov,N. Rakhmatova,Khodzhakuli Rakhmatullaev,Dilbar Kasymova,Marat Aripov,Mukhamejan Kasymov,Bakhtali Sabzaliyev,Makhmud Takhiri

Director

Boris Kimyagarov

Writer

Ferdowsi,Evgeniy Pomeshchikov,Sotim Ulugzoda,Nikolai Rozhkov

Producer

Boris Dustmatov

Cinematography

Naum Ardashnikov

Music

Suleiman Yudakov

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2218011