Mamay
Originally released in 2003. Mamay is a drama/history film. directed by Oles Sanin. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andrii Bilous, Viktoria Spesivtseva, and Nazl Sejtablaeva
Synopsis
Mamay draws on traditional Ukranian and Tatar folktales for its Romeo and Juliet-like love story and parable about chivalry and the struggle for freedom. Hundreds of years ago, in the wild steppes of Crimea that form an uneasy border between East and West, Europe and Asia, nomad and farmer, the proud Cossack Mamay falls in love with the Tatar beauty Omai. The title, like the storyline, holds a variety of different meanings taken from different cultures. In Turkic languages, it means "no one," but it was also the name of a famous Mongol conqueror, the great grandson of Ghengis-Khan. In Persian legends, mamay literally means "the spirit of the steppes. "
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Ukraine
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mamay about?
Mamay draws on traditional Ukranian and Tatar folktales for its Romeo and Juliet-like love story and parable about chivalry and the struggle for freedom. Hundreds of years ago, in the wild steppes ...
Who directed Mamay?
Mamay was directed by Oles Sanin.
How long is Mamay?
Mamay has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Mamay released?
Mamay was released on February 19, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mamay?
The main cast of Mamay includes Andrii Bilous, Viktoria Spesivtseva, Nazl Sejtablaeva, Serhii Romaniuk, Oles Sanin.