The Burden of Virginity
2008, Russian. Directed by Oleg Karpov & Umida Akhmedova.
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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- 0h 32m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 31 August 2008
- Original title
- Бремя девственности
- Country
- Uzbekistan
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The Burden of Virginity runs 32 minutes (0h 32m).
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The Burden of Virginity isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 2008. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Burden of Virginity?
The Burden of Virginity (2008) was directed by Oleg Karpov and Umida Akhmedova.