The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev
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1h 12m
This is the modern-day Shakespearean tale about a legendary Tajik-Israeli musical family controlled by the charismatic patriarch, Papa Alaev. Only his equally strong-willed daughter Ada dares to resist his will. As Papa nears 80 and generations clash over new musical directions, the family show must go on. But who will lead the band?
Year: 2016
Languages: Hebrew, Russian & Tajiki, English subtitles
Directors: Tal Barda, Noam Pinchas
Producers: Christine Camdessus, Serge Gordey, Bruni Burres, Noam Pinchas, Tal Barda
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