1961
- Fantasy
The Blacksmith's Banner
Знамя кузнеца
Runtime
1h 32m
Countries
- SU
- Soviet Union
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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StatusReleased
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Release dateOct. 23, 1961
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Original LanguageRussian
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Production Companies
- Tadjikfilm