Released
The Blacksmith's Banner
October 23 1961 (almost 63 years ago)Rating
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- Director: Boris Kimyagarov
- Genre: Fantasy
- Runtime: 1 h 32 m
- Country: Soviet Union
- Company: Tajikfilm
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.