Ashik Kerib_
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. Parajanov's visually ravishing 'tableaux vivants' tell Lermontov's romantic tale while Turkish and Azerbaijani folk songs transport us into its mystical landscapes.
Starring
Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Ashik Kerib was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
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 on...
Ashik Kerib is a Drama, History, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 16m.
CAST (12)
Yuri Mgoyan
Ashik Kerib
Sofiko Chiaureli
Mother
Ramaz Chkhikvadze
Ali-Agha
Kostiantyn Stepankov
Teacher
Baia Dvalishvili
sister
ND
Nodar Dugladze
VM
Veronika Metonidze
LN
Levan Natroshvili
GO
Georgiy Ovakimyan
Vyacheslav Stepanyan
DD
David Dovlatyan
MT
Milena Tskhovreba-Agranovich
Bride
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
76 min (1h 16m)
Country
SU
Rating
6.2/10 (48 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Ashik Kerib about?
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. Parajanov's visually ravishing 'tableaux vivants' tell Lermontov's romantic tale while Turkish and Azerbaijani folk songs transport us into its mystical landscapes.
How long is Ashik Kerib?
Ashik Kerib has a runtime of 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Who stars in Ashik Kerib?
The cast of Ashik Kerib includes Yuri Mgoyan, Sofiko Chiaureli, Ramaz Chkhikvadze, Kostiantyn Stepankov, Baia Dvalishvili.
What is the rating of Ashik Kerib?
Ashik Kerib has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 48 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
History
Fantasy
