The Minaret of Death

The Minaret of Death 1924 Directed by Vyacheslav Viskovsky Минарет смерти

Based on an old Bukharan mythical tale from the 16th century. Dzhemal, daughter of the Khiva khan, and her milk sister Selekha set off from Bukhara to Khiva. On the way the caravan is attacked by robbers. The ataman of the gang Kur-bashi is struck by Dzhemal's beauty, but the girl rejects the brigand's love. His concubine Gul-Saryk, jealous of her new rival, helps the girls escape...

Country Soviet Union

Production Country Soviet Union

Language Uzbek

Spoken Language No Language

Gnere Drama

Production Companies Lenfilm , Bukhkino

Release Date 25 December 1924

63 mins