The Biography of a Young Accordion Player


1h 27m 1999

Brief Synopsis

A semi-autobiographical piece about a young accordion player and his six friends that grew up in Kazakhstan during the Stalin era.

Film Details

Also Known As
Biography of a Young Accordion Player, Kozimnin Karasy, Story of a Young Accordionist, The, Zhizneopisanie Molodogo Akordeonista
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

A semi-autobiographical piece about a young accordion player and his six friends that grew up in Kazakhstan during the Stalin era.

Film Details

Also Known As
Biography of a Young Accordion Player, Kozimnin Karasy, Story of a Young Accordionist, The, Zhizneopisanie Molodogo Akordeonista
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in France February 17, 1999

Awarded the International Federation of Arthouses (CICAE) at the 1995 Premiers Plans European First Film Festival in Angers, France.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival February 9-20, 1995.

Shown at Premiers Plans European First Film Festival (in competition) in Angers, France January 1995.

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 25 - February 5, 1995.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Kazakh New Wave) April 22 - May 6, 1999.

35mm

b&w and color

Released in France February 17, 1999