Gafor Valamat-zade

Inspired by the epic poem "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. It tells the story of Zahhak, the ruler of the Kingdom of Snakes, who, through cunning and deception, conquers a neighboring state and establishes the cult of the Snake Goddess. Zahhak has two snakes growing from his shoulders that feed on human brains. Each day, a dancer, a devotee of the cult, performs a snake dance in the city square. The person she kisses during her performance is doomed to be sacrificed to the snakes.

Lola's father leaves according to old traditions and tries to keep the reputation of his daughter unstained while local arts club director pressures her to sing at the annual youth festival.

Film-ballet based on legendary story of tragic love that was not meant to be.