White, White Storks (1966)
Set in the rural village of White Storks, the story tackles the taboo subject of an extramarital affair. Strong-willed Malika, married but childless, is openly consorting with another man with whom she shares a seemingly tender bond.
Director: Ali Khamraev
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Sairam Isayeva as Malika |
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Bolot Beyshenaliev as Kayum |
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Khikmat Latypov as Shukut-ata |
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Muhammad Rafiqov as Akram |
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Rakhim Pirmukhamedov as A man in pajama pants |
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Saib Khodzhayev as Tashmat |
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Sonakhanum Aliyeva as Mekhriniso |
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Vakhob Abdullayev as Yusup |
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Lyutfi Sarymsakova as Kayum’s mother |
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Dzhavlon Khamrayev as Older brother |
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Rustam Sagdullaev as Karim |
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Ruslan Mikaberidze as Shavguladze |
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Lyudmila Volobuyeva as Dasha |
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Razak Khamrayev as |
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Muhammadjon Taji-zade as |
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Z. Salieva as |
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Kh. Nugmanova as |
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Khamidulla Tadjiev as |
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S. Ikramov as |
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Shukurjon Safaeva as |
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Ulug'bek Abdullayev as |
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Melis Abzalov as (uncredited) |
| Directing | Ali Khamraev | Director |
| Writing | Odelsha Agishev | Writer |
| Writing | Ali Khamraev | Writer |
| Camera | Dilshat Fatkhulin | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Rano Khamrayeva | Editor |
| Art | Shavkat Abdusalamov | Production Design |
| Sound | Rumil Vildanov | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Karim Buribaev | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | D. Khamraev | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Sh. Safarov | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Nazhmiddin Gulyamov | Assistant Camera |
| Art | V. Gridnev | Assistant Production Design |
| Art | Irina Gamburgskaya | Assistant Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | A. Sagdullaeva | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kh. Tadjiev | Key Makeup Artist |
| Visual Effects | A. Shkarin | Visual Effects Camera |
| Visual Effects | Veniamin Myakotnykh | Visual Effects Designer |
| Sound | Dilbar Abdurahmonova | Conductor |
| Production | A. Ishanhozhaev | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Vladimir Kovalsky | Camera Operator |
| Directing | K. khalikov | Second Unit Director |
| Directing | Melis Abzalov | Assistant Director |