The Tightrope Walker (1972)
The story takes place in a mountain village in Dagestan. It follows a boy named Murat and his sister Tamara. The film centers on the ancient local art of tightrope walking, which is deeply rooted in Dagestani culture. The plot explores how the children connect with this tradition, face various trials, and ultimately discover courage and a sense of identity.
Director: Vladimir Golovanov
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A.Magomedaliev as Murat |
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I.Abdurakhmanova as Imamat |
| Directing | Vladimir Golovanov | Director |
| Writing | Nuratdin Yusupov | Writer |
| Crew | Shirvani Chalaev | Compositor |
| Crew | Alexander Filatov | Cinematography |
| Art | Yuri Fomenko | Production Design |
| Art | Viktor Petrov | Production Design |
| Sound | A.Kaitukov | Sound |
| Editing | Tatiana Kyakhidi | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | M.Razorenova | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | K. Karyaev | Assistant Director |
| Camera | V.Zurapova | Assistant Camera |
| Production | D.Vyaschenko | Producer |
| Production | A. Ovasapov | Producer |