Movies Similar to Mankurt

The Contest(1964)

About the legendary musical competition between the famous Turkmen dutar player Shukur Bakhshy and Persian court musician Ghulam Bakhshy.

Fragi - Away from Happiness(1984)

Biopic about legendary Turkmen philosopher and poet, Makhtoumkuli, who was also known as Fragi.

When a Woman Saddles a Horse(1974)

Biographical film about Eyne Kuliyeva, who was the first woman to be the head of a local governance in 1920s Soviet Turkmenistan.

Tahmina(1993)

This Azerbaijani romantic drama depicts the love affair between Zaur, a man from an affluent family, and Tahmina, a divorced woman doing her best to survive in a conservative society.

Little Angel, Make Me Happy(1993)

A social drama. The period of the Second World War in Turkmenia. In Central Asia the deportation program of the Soviet citizens of German origin begins. All adults are taken to camps in Siberia and children are put in orphanages. The six-year old Georg hides from the Red soldiers and finds himself left almost alone in his, now abandoned, German village. The horrifying reality sets in. The daily routine of his life is shocking: What to eat? How to take care of his sick friend Yashka? How to bury Aunt Lisa? Under these inhuman circumstances, the soul of Georg remains miraculously uncorrupt – he still believes in Little Angel from a children’s song, and he makes a nest for it in a tree. A miracle takes place: sometimes a glass of milk is left for Georg in the nest; sometimes an ear of corn...

Atlan(2015)

In Turkmen language, Atlan means "mount a horse and depart". Horse is the most important element in the life of Iranian Turkmen. That's why courses are some of the most significant social events in their land, Turkmen Sahara. Turkmen Sahara is a region in north eastern Iran and is homeland to Iranian Turkmen. Ali is a Turkman with his life, like many of his peers', intertwined with courses. Now his wedding depends on his success in courses. This documentary film is about Iranian horses.

Läle(2019)

A village man living in the Turkmen Sahra of Iran makes the periodic trip to his aging parent's house, bringing them food and checking on them. They reside alone in the region's barren hinterland, where they have refused to move into town with him. From there, one witnesses a day in their daily life together. English subtitles are included.

In Despair(1950)

A story about Manuel a sickly musician who meets Shelly a beautiful store manager.

Sumpaan(1948)

Three brothers make a vow on their father's deathbed to be devoted to one another. As they each grow up in their own ways, they struggle to retain their bond as adults.

₱10,000 Pag-ibig(1957)

Claudo thought that money was everything until Loida taught him that love is not on a cash and carry basis.

Cuatro en la frontera(1958)

A French National Treasury van is assaulted and they steal the gold bullion it was carrying. According to confidences received by the Police Headquarters of Barcelona, it seems that part of the gold is clandestinely introduced into Spain through the Pyrenees. In order to discover and eradicate such smuggling infiltration, an agent pretends to be a day laborer at a farm located on the border and in a suspicious area.

Virginia(1949)

A man and his family leave the metro for their safety during World War 2 and went to the province, as they travel the man meets a woman selling corn.

Hajimari mo owari mo nai(2013)

The Kids' Diner(2019)

The film is about poor children and 'The Kids' Diner', a place where they can go to get free or cheap food.

Between Sky and Earth(1978)

The famous musician is selfish and proud towards ex-wife, son, partner, colleagues and relatives. One day, the plane on which he was supposed to fly on vacation crashes. He's late for that and alive, but for his loved ones he isn't...

Domestic Hell(2018)

Bonds are tested, wills broken and metal forged in this twisted thriller. Jack and Julia are a couple with secrets, Blanca is a tortured soul with a past and Olivia is hellbent on finding the truth. When four lives collide, there is no escape. From the creators of Bloody Drama comes a story of survival, trust and darkness.

Rich Girl, Poor Girl(1921)

Poor abused Nora runs into privileged bored Beatrice while wandering onto the rich girl's family estate. Both girls notice the uncanny resemblance between each other, so they decide to switch places. However, trouble soon arises for both girls in their new roles.

The Mad Marriage(1921)

Struggling Greenwich Village artist Jerry, marries studio helper, Jane Judd, who is an aspiring playwright, knowing that she will not interfere with his work. She takes part in a pageant for which Jerry designs the costumes and attracts the attention of Christiansen, a young playwright with whom she works secretly on a play. After the birth of their child, Jerry and Jane become closer, but he is violently jealous of her accompanying Christiansen to the successful opening of his play and offers her a divorce. However, the illness of their child brings them back together.