Karakum (film)

Karakum
Directed by	Arend Agthe Uzmaan Saparov
Produced by	Ottokar Runze
Written by	Arend Agthe Uzmaan Saparov
Music by	Martin Cyrus Matthias Raue
Cinematography	Michael Wiesweg
Edited by	Ursula Höf
Release dates	1994 in Germany April 10, 1997 (Germany)
Country	Turkmenistan Germany
Language	German

Karakum (1994) is a Turkmenistani and German adventure film directed by Arend Agthe and Uzmaan Saparov and produced by Ottokar Runze. The story of the film was written by Arend Agthe and Uzmaan Saparov.^[1][2][3][4]

Plot

Robert, a 13-year-old German boy starts a journey to find his father who he thinks lives in Turkmenistan. When he reaches the country, he meets a localboy named Murad, who agrees to help him in his search. Gradually they are abandoned by their elderly guides and have to go on by themselves.

Cast

• Max Kullmann as Robert
• Murad Orazov as Murad
• Pjotr Olev as Pjotr
• Neithardt Riedel as Jansen
• Aleksandr Potapov as Boris
• Martin Semmelrogge as Brink
• Victor Marosov as Gregor
• Murat Annageldyyev as Narbiger
• Khodzha Durdy Narliyev as Anführer der Banditen
• Mulkoman Orazov as Bandit
• Anabirdijev Birdinasar as Major der Miliz
• Kurban Dshumajev as Milizsoldat
• Altyn Khodzhayeva as Schwägerin
• Dshenet Orasova as Kleine Schwester
• Ata Dovletov as Alter Mann
• Dshenet Allakulijeva as Enkelin
• Berdy Ashirov as Tankwart

Production

Arend Agthe conceived the basic plot of the film. Then he and Uzmaan Saparov developed the storyline of the film. The film was produced by Ottokar Runze and Fred Steinbach and Dietrich Voigtlaender were the executive producers of the film. Music of the film was composed by Martin Cyrus and Matthias Raue. Cinematographer and editor of the film were Michael Wiesweg and Ursula Höf respectively.^[3][4]

Release and reception

The film was released in 1994 in Turkmenistan and on 10 April 1997 in Germany and received mainly positive reviews from critics. Variety in their review wrote,the film was—^[1]

an engaging, sometimes exciting juvenile adventure saga set in the vast deserts of former Soviet republic Turkmenistan, German co-production "Karakum" is solid, non-pandering fare for kids (over 8 or so) and adults alike. Theatrical prospects are good in select countries, along with broader tube play.

References

1. "Karakum". Variety. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
2. "Karakum review". Xi-online. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
3. "Karakum 1994". Letterboxd. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
4. "Karakum". Filmtotaal. Retrieved 25 March 2015.

External links

• Karakum at the Internet Movie Database