Luna Papa
Originally released in 1999. Luna Papa is a drama/comedy film. directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov.
Starring Moritz Bleibtreu, Chulpan Khamatova, and Ato Mukhamedzhanov
Synopsis
The unborn child of Mamlakat is telling her story. She is 17, beautiful and vivacious, and dreaming secretly of becoming an actress. She lives with her father and brother in a small village in Central Asia. One night she is seduced by an actor from a travelling troupe, who poses as a friend of Tom Cruise, and gets her pregnant. She tries to abort, but her father and brother become determined to find the seducer, setting in motion a cascade of comic adventures.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (40 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Tajikistan
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Director
Top Cast
Moritz Bleibtreu
as Nasreddin
Chulpan Khamatova
as Mamlakat
Ato Mukhamedzhanov
as Safar
Merab Ninidze
as Alik
Polina Raykina
as Khabibula (voice)
Nikolay Fomenko
as Yassir
Lola Mirzorakhimova
as Zube
Sherali Abdulkajsov
as Akbar
Dinmukhamet Akhimov
as Gynecologist
Azalbek Nazriyev
as Alisher Khamrayev
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Les Films de L'Observatoire
- Prisma Film
- VISS
- Thomas Koerfer Film
- Tajikfilm
- Pandora Film
- Eurospace
- Profit
- Novoskop Film
- ZDF/Arte
- Schweizer Fernsehen DRS
- Frenetic Films
- Lona Studio
- Berliner Filmförderung
- Hessische Filmförderung
- Filmförderungsanstalt
- OFI
- Wiener Filmfinanzierungsfonds
- Eidgenössisches Department des Innern
- Fondazione Monte Cinema Verità
- Fonds Sud Cinéma
- Ministère de la culture
- CNC
- Ministère des Affaires Étrangères
- La Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luna Papa about?
The unborn child of Mamlakat is telling her story. She is 17, beautiful and vivacious, and dreaming secretly of becoming an actress. She lives with her father and brother in a small village in Cent...
Who directed Luna Papa?
Luna Papa was directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov.
How long is Luna Papa?
Luna Papa has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Luna Papa released?
Luna Papa was released on September 8, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Luna Papa?
The main cast of Luna Papa includes Moritz Bleibtreu, Chulpan Khamatova, Ato Mukhamedzhanov, Merab Ninidze, Polina Raykina.