The Tightrope Walker (1972)

The story takes place in a mountain village in Dagestan. It follows a boy named Murat and his sister Tamara. The film centers on the ancient local art of tightrope walking, which is deeply rooted in Dagestani culture. The plot explores how the children connect with this tradition, face various trials, and ultimately discover courage and a sense of identity.

Released

1972-04-30

Genres

Drama

Runtime

63 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Vladimir Golovanov