Grandma the General
Originally released in 1982. Grandma the General is a feature film. directed by Melis Abzalov. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gani Agzamov, Tamara Kosubayeva, and Zainab Sadriyeva
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Anzirat, an elderly woman who lives in a small village in Soviet Uzbekistan with her son, daughter-in-law, and their ten children, all boys. Because of her strictness the villagers call Anzirat "Grandma-General". Back in the 1930s, Anzirat headed the main farm of the village and went through many hardships. Even when she gets old, Anzirat does not want to rest and cannot put up with the laziness, greed, and negligence of some of the villagers. She tries to put things in order for her family. Her son, however, instead of helping his pregnant wife spends all his spare time building a family football team. Only after Anzirat's death do the residents of the village realize how empty their village is without her. They feel that Anzirat was the conscience of their village.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UZ
Production Companies
- Uzbekfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandma the General about?
The film tells the story of Anzirat, an elderly woman who lives in a small village in Soviet Uzbekistan with her son, daughter-in-law, and their ten children, all boys. Because of her strictness th...
Who directed Grandma the General?
Grandma the General was directed by Melis Abzalov.
How long is Grandma the General?
Grandma the General has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Grandma the General released?
Grandma the General was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grandma the General?
The main cast of Grandma the General includes Gani Agzamov, Tamara Kosubayeva, Zainab Sadriyeva, Nailya Tashkenbayeva, Nurmukhan Zhanturin.