Khalil Abzhalilov

The Minaret of Death

Based on an old Bukharan mythical tale from the 16th century. Dzhemal, daughter of the Khiva khan, and her milk sister Selekha set off from Bukhara to Khiva. On the way the caravan is attacked by robbers. The ataman of the gang Kur-bashi is struck by Dzhemal's beauty, but the girl rejects the brigand's love. His concubine Gul-Saryk, jealous of her new rival, helps the girls escape...

The Leper

Just married to Said Vali, a rich merchant, young and pretty Tilla Oi thinks she will surprise and please her husband by dressing in European style. What a mistake; not only does she immediately lose all his esteem but she begins what will be for her a terrible descent into hell.

Covered Van

Jackals of Rawat

At the center of the story is the family drama of farmer Jalil from the village of Rawat, his wanderings and attempts to save his beloved girl Karaman. Her father is in debt to the local bai Abdu-Nabi and gives his daughter to him as his wife. In the vicinity of the village, the remains of Akram Khan's Basmachi gang are rampaging. Abdu-Nabi maintains a close connection with Rawat’s “jackals”. Jalil goes to the mountains to the Basmachi...