The Muslim
Originally released in 1995. The Muslim is a drama film. directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
Starring Evgeny Mironov, Aleksandr Baluev, and Nina Usatova
Synopsis
A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals. The village is the scene of endless drinking while the local boss is selling off the land for dollars to new-rich Russians. Our hero turns out as the only sober and hard-working member of the community. However, his attachment to his new faith soon provokes the hatred and rejection of everyone else, including his own family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Russian Film Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Muslim about?
A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hang...
Who directed The Muslim?
The Muslim was directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
How long is The Muslim?
The Muslim has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Muslim released?
The Muslim was released on June 6, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Muslim?
The main cast of The Muslim includes Evgeny Mironov, Aleksandr Baluev, Nina Usatova, Evdokiya Germanova, Pyotr Zaychenko.