When Emirs Die (1932)

It depicts the establishment of kolkhoz (collective farming) in Bukhara. Poor dehkans are oppressed by bays and emir. One of them, unable to bear the slave labor, flees from his native land. A few years later, the fugitive returns and becomes an activist of the collective farm movement. Kulaks kill him and try to flood the collective farm fields with water. However, collective farmers stop the sabotage and reveal the secret of the murdered activist. The perpetrators are justifiably punished.

Director: Lydia Pechorina
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cinematography: A. Levington
Production: Tajikfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru

Keywords

soviet union, farming community, kolkhoz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Emirs Die about?
It depicts the establishment of kolkhoz (collective farming) in Bukhara. Poor dehkans are oppressed by bays and emir. One of them, unable to bear the slave labor, flees from his native land. A few years later, the fugitive returns and becomes an activist of the collective farm movement. Kulaks kill him and try to flood the collective farm fields with water. However, collective farmers stop the sabotage and reveal the secret of the murdered activist. The perpetrators are justifiably punished.
Who directed When Emirs Die?
When Emirs Die was directed by Lydia Pechorina.
Who stars in When Emirs Die?
When Emirs Die stars D. Saidov, Kh. Obitov, Sh. Shukurov.
How long is When Emirs Die?
When Emirs Die has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is When Emirs Die?
When Emirs Die is a Drama film.
Where was When Emirs Die produced?
When Emirs Die was produced in Soviet Union.