Mamay is a 2003 Ukrainian language film. Based on ancient Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar folklore, this is a Ukrainian version of Romeo and Juliet. A fugitive Cossack falls in love with a stunningly beautiful Tatar woman who saves him from certain death. Their love defies age-old hatred between their respective peoples. The film features cinematography by Serhiy Mykhalchuk and a soundtrack by composer Alla Zahaikevych. It was directed by Oles Sanin. Mamay was Ukraine's 2003 submission for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Mamay (2003)
Directed by Oles Sanin
Genres - Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Historical Film |
Release Date - Feb 19, 2003 |
Run Time - 80 min. |
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Budget
$200,000
Tags
Academy Award, Alla Zahaykevych, Crimean Tatar, Juliet, Romeo, Serhiy Mykhalchuk, Tatar, Ukraine
Attributes
Based On: based on European myths and legends, based on Romeo and Juliet
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Alternate Titles
Mamai
UA
Мамай
RU, UA