The Blacksmith's Banner

The Blacksmith's Banner (1961)


  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Release Date: 1961-10-23
  • Runtime: 1h 32min
  • Language: Pусский
  • Production Company: Tajikfilm
  • Production Country: Soviet Union
  • Director:

Summary

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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Directing Boris Kimyagarov Director
Writing Evgeniy Pomeshchikov Writer
Writing Nikolai Rozhkov Writer
Camera Naum Ardashnikov Camera Operator