Dzhamilya (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1969, Dzhamilya is a drama, war and romance film directed by Irina Poplavskaya, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel of the same name by Chinghiz Aitmatov. The action takes place during the days of World War II in one of the villages of Kyrgyzstan. The famous artist Seit recalls his childhood, his first unrequited love for Dzhamilya, the wife of his older brother, and the wounded front-line soldier Daniyar, whose songs taught to notice beauty... A poetic story about love, the secrets of creation, the national customs of the Kyrgyz people.
Who’s in it. Dzhamilya stars Natalya Arinbasarova as Dzhamilya, Suimenkul Chokmorov as Daniyar, Nasreddin Dubashev as Seit and Aliman Zhankorozova as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dzhamilya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dzhamilya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dzhamilya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dzhamilya (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dzhamilya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dzhamilya worth watching?
- Dzhamilya holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dzhamilya?
- Dzhamilya stars Natalya Arinbasarova, Suimenkul Chokmorov, Nasreddin Dubashev, Aliman Zhankorozova and Altynbek Kenzhekov.