The Burden of Virginity (2008)
32m
Running Time
August 31, 2008Release Date

The Burden of Virginity (2008)
32m
Running Time
August 31, 2008Release Date

Plot.
The Burden of Virginity explores the deeply rooted traditions surrounding virginity in Uzbekistan, focusing on the expectations placed on brides to remain "pure" until their wedding day. The film follows the story of a young Uzbek woman who faces public humiliation and familial rejection after failing to prove her virginity. Her ordeal leads her to contemplate suicide, highlighting the extreme pressures imposed by societal customs.
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Cast & Crew.

Oleg Karpov
Director

Umida Akhmedova
Director
Details.
Release DateAugust 31, 2008
Original NameБремя девственности
StatusReleased
Running Time32m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
women's rights
cultural
patriarchal society