The Muslim Synopsis
A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals. The village is the scene of endless drinking while the local boss is selling off the land for dollars to new-rich Russians. Our hero turns out as the only sober and hard-working member of the community. However, his attachment to his new faith soon provokes the hatred and rejection of everyone else, including his own family.
The Muslim (1995) is a drama film directed by Vladimir Khotinenko, released on June 6, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Evgeny Mironov, Aleksandr Baluev, Nina Usatova and Evdokiya Germanova. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Vladimir Khotinenko
- Writers:
- Valeri Zalotukha
- Producers:
- Vladimir Khotinenko, Vladimir Repnikov
- Cinematographer:
- Alexey Rodionov
- Production:
- Russian Film Committee
- Status:
- Released