Ashik Kerib(1988)
აშიკ-ქერიბი
Ashik Kerib Synopsis
Wandering minstrel Ashik Kerib falls in love with a rich merchant's daughter, but is spurned by her father and forced to roam the world for a thousand and one nights. Now presumed dead by those he loves, he performs for the poor and unfortunate on his journeys through the wilderness.
Ashik Kerib (1988) is a drama, history and fantasy film directed by Sergei Parajanov, released on July 3, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze and Kostiantyn Stepankov. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergei Parajanov
- Writers:
- Gia Badridze, Mikhail Lermontov
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Yavuryan
- Composer:
- Javanshir Guliyev
- Production:
- Georgia-Film
- Status:
- Released
Ashik Kerib Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yuri Mgoyan
as Ashik Kerib
Sofiko Chiaureli
as Mother
Ramaz Chkhikvadze
as Ali-Agha
Kostiantyn Stepankov
as Teacher
Baia Dvalishvili
as sister
- Nodar Dugladze
Nodar Dugladze
- Veronika Metonidze
Veronika Metonidze
- Levan Natroshvili
Levan Natroshvili
- Georgiy Ovakimyan
Georgiy Ovakimyan
Vyacheslav Stepanyan
- David Dovlatyan
David Dovlatyan
- Milena Tskhovreba-Agranovich
Milena Tskhovreba-Agranovich
as Bride
Key crew
Directed by Sergei Parajanov, written by Gia Badridze and Mikhail Lermontov.
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Ashik Kerib Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 51 ratings.
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Ashik Kerib – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ashik Kerib online?
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Ashik Kerib (1988) is available to stream on Klassiki. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ashik Kerib?
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The main cast of Ashik Kerib (1988) includes Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze, Kostiantyn Stepankov and Baia Dvalishvili. The film was directed by Sergei Parajanov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ashik Kerib released?
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Ashik Kerib was released on July 3, 1988 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Ashik Kerib worth watching?
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Ashik Kerib (1988) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.