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How the Song is Composed

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1957 | 82 min | Drama, Music, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for people who'll be looking things up afterwards and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Fans of Selena or Elvis should feel right at home.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 22 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The film tells the story of the life, work, and social activities of Dagestan poet and singer Suleiman Stalsky.

How it earned its rating

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerNot counted

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rza Takhmasib, Mikayil Mikayilov

  • Kosta SlanovSuleyman Stalski
  • Vladimir TkhapsayevGara Magoma
  • Afanasi KochetkovMaksim Gorki
  • Mammadali ValikhanliBadirkhan
  • Atamoghlan RzayevKhanapi
  • Alakbar HuseynzadehMolla Hadjimed
  • Eli GurbanovBlind Ashug
  • Fateh Fatullayev
  • Sergei Yakushev
  • Suleyman Tagizade