Russia / Oct 23, 1961
The Blacksmith's Banner (1961)
Directed by Boris Kimyagarov
1h 32minruntime
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Plot
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.
Main cast
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| N. Rakhmatova | Bride of the young man in leopard skin |
| Abdulkhair Kasymov | Zakhok |
| Marat Aripov | Jester |
Genres
Fantasy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Знамя кузнеца |
| Original language | Pусский (RU) |
| Spoken languages | Pусский |
| Production countries | Soviet Union |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tajikfilm |
| Release date | 23 ottobre 1961 |
| Executive producer | Boris Dustmatov |
| Writer | Nikolai Rozhkov, Evgeniy Pomeshchikov, Ferdowsi, Sotim Ulugzoda |
| Editing | Yevgeniya Makhankova |
| Cinematography | Naum Ardashnikov, Viktor Belokopytov, K. Rabimov, V. Romanov |
| Assistant directors | S. Kharlamov, P. Akhmedov, S. Bakieva, Sh. Mullodzhanov, B. Sattarov, Boris Kimyagarov |
| Camera operators | Viktor Belokopytov, Naum Ardashnikov, K. Rabimov, V. Romanov |
| Additional photography | Naum Ardashnikov, Viktor Belokopytov, K. Rabimov, V. Romanov |
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| Production design | Yevgeniy Kumankov, A. Podkay, N. Pavlova |
| Art direction | Yevgeniy Kumankov, A. Podkay, N. Pavlova |
| Set decoration | Yevgeniy Kumankov, A. Podkay, N. Pavlova |
| Visual effects | Boris Seredin |
| Music | Suleiman Yudakov, Valeri Popov |
| Sound | Suleiman Yudakov, Valeri Popov |
| Costume design | Konstantin Savitsky, A. Akhrimenko |
| Makeup | A. Akhrimenko, Konstantin Savitsky |
| Hairstyling | Konstantin Savitsky, A. Akhrimenko |
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