Kosh Ba Kosh (Russian: Кош-ба-кош), also known as Odd and Even, is a 1993 Russian-Tajik film directed by Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov. It won a Silver Lion at the 50th Venice International Film Festival
Plot summary In 1993, a young Tajik woman named Mira returns to her hometown Dushanbe after living in Russia in the early years following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Upon her arrival, she learns that her father has gambled her away to an old man, Ibrohim, who is eagerly claiming his prize. Mira goes into hiding while the Tajik Civil War rages outside. She meets and falls in love with Daler, the local cable car driver.
Filming location The film was shot in the Tajik capital, Dushanbe, and was overshadowed by the gunfire of the civil war that broke out during filming.
Cast Daler Madjidav as Daler Paulina Galvez as Mira Alisher Kasimov as Farhad Bokhodur Djurabajev as Mira's father Radzhab Khuseynov as Ibrohim
Awards Venice Film Festival 1993: Silver Lion (Best Director)
External links Pandora Film company
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