Country: Kazakhstan

Direction Sergei Dvortsevoy

Synopsis Paradise (S) (1996) presents an extraordinary intimate look into the life of a nomadic family residing on the expansive Kazakh plains, as captured by Sergey Dvortsevoy in his remarkable directorial debut. The documentary offers a profound and personal glimpse into...

Direction Sergei Dvortsevoy

Cast Samal Yeslyamova

Synopsis My Little One (2018) follows the harrowing journey of Ayka, a young Kyrgyz woman who resides and works illegally in Moscow. After delivering her baby boy, she makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave him at the hospital. However, as time...

Direction Emir Baigazin

Cast Timur Aidarbekov · Aslan Anarbayev · Mukhtar Andassov · Anelya Adilbekova

Synopsis Harmony Lessons (2013) follows the story of Aslan, a 13-year-old boy who experiences a traumatic event during a medical examination in front of his peers. This incident triggers a hidden personality disorder, leading Aslan to become obsessed with cleanliness, perfection,...

Direction Ermek Tursunov

Cast Turakhan Sadykova · Kuandyk Kystykbaev · Nurzhan Turganbayev · Gulsharat Zhubyeva

Direction Askar Uzabaev

Cast Laura Myrzakhmetova · Yerbolat Alkozha · Almagul Sagyndyk · Dias Myrzakhmet

Synopsis Happiness (2022) follows the life of a social media influencer who is known for her vibrant orange outfits and constant smiles, embodying the 'Happiness' brand. However, behind the facade of her public persona, her home is a place of darkness...

Direction Darezhan Omirbayev

Cast Djamshed Usmonov · Saule Toktybayeva · Aïnour Tourgambaeva · Magjane Omirbaev

Direction Gulshat Omarova

Cast Oldzhas Nusupbayev · Olga Landina · Eduard Tabishev · Viktor Sukhorukov

Synopsis Schizo (Fifty-Fifty) (The Recruiter) (2004) follows the journey of a 15-year-old boy known by the nickname Shiza. Despite lacking money, power, and women, Shiza has found a way to make a living in the dangerous world of underground bare-knuckle fighting....

Direction Sergey Bodrov

Cast Tadanobu Asano · Aliya · Tegen Ao · Khulan Chuluun

Synopsis Mongol: The Early Years of Genghis Khan (2007) chronicles the formative years of Genghis Khan, who began his life as a slave before ascending to power and conquering vast territories, including Russia, by 1206. The film explores the tumultuous and...

Direction Emir Baigazin

Cast Zhalgas Klanov · Zhasulan Userbayev · Ruslan Userbayev · Bagdaulet Sagindikov

Synopsis The River (2018) follows the story of five young brothers who have grown up in isolation, living under the tight control of their domineering father. Their sheltered existence is disrupted when they stumble upon the modern world, an encounter that...

Direction Darezhan Omirbayev

Cast Talgat Assetov · Roksana Abouova

Direction Sergei Dvortsevoy

Cast Tolepbergen Baisakalov · Odas Besikbasov · Askhat Kuchencherekov · Samal Esljamova

Direction Darezhan Omirbayev

Cast Samat Beysenbin · Baljan Bisembekova · Indira Jeksembaeva · Kariat Mahmetov

Synopsis Kairat (1992) follows the journey of a young man named Kairat, portrayed by Kairat Mahmetov, who is resolute in his pursuit of higher education. The story begins as the 20-year-old, known for his good looks, embarks on a train journey...

Direction Darezhan Omirbayev

Cast Zhasulan Asauov · Gulnara Dusmatova · Ilyas Kalymbetov · Saule Toktybayeva

Synopsis Kardiogramma (Cardiogram) (1995) follows the journey of a 12-year-old boy from the secluded steppes of Kazakhstan who is sent to a children's clinic to address a manageable heart issue. This marks his first encounter with the world beyond his isolated...

Direction Akan Satayev

Cast Almira Tursyn · Adil Akhmetov · Erkebulan Dairov · Berik Aitzhanov

Synopsis The Legend of Tomiris (2019) chronicles the extraordinary journey of the formidable queen of the steppes, the legendary Tomiris. Born into a world of turmoil, she is fated to evolve into a masterful warrior, endure the heartache of losing loved...

Direction Adilkhan Yerzhanov

Cast Berik Aitzhanov · Anna Starchenko

Synopsis Steppenwolf (2024) unfolds against the backdrop of a sprawling, desolate terrain torn apart by civil conflict. Amidst the chaos, a silent woman embarks on a desperate quest to rescue her abducted son from a sinister organ trafficking ring. Her unlikely...

Direction Darezhan Omirbayev

Cast Yedyge Bolysvayev · Maiya Serkibayeva · Bakhytzhan Turdaliyeva · Ermek Ahmetov

Synopsis Student (2012) is a cinematic adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic novel "Crime and Punishment." The narrative revolves around a Philosophy student who is plagued by financial struggles and a profound sense of isolation. One fateful day, the student targets a...

Direction Adilkhan Yerzhanov

Cast Azamat Nigmanov · Kamila Nugmanova · Sanjar Madi · Yerzhan Zhamankulov

Synopsis Yellow Cat (2020) follows the journey of a former criminal, Kermek, and his cherished partner, Eva, as they strive to escape their turbulent past on the expansive Kazakh steppes. Kermek's ambition is to construct a cinema in the mountains, a...

Direction Adilkhan Yerzhanov

Cast Asel Sadvakasova · Dinara Sagi · Yerbolat Alkozha · Berik Aitzhanov

Synopsis Ulbolsyn (2020) follows the tranquil existence of Karatas Village, which is disrupted when a formidable figure named Ulbolsyn arrives. This woman, known for her icy demeanor and fiery spirit, shakes the foundations of the village's traditional, male-dominated society. Her bold...

Direction Adilkhan Yerzhanov

Cast Daniar Alshinov · Dinara Baktybaeva · Teoman Khos

Synopsis A Dark-Dark Man (2019) follows the aftermath of a tragic event in a remote Kazakh village, where a young boy meets a grim fate. The local detective, Bekzat, is under pressure to swiftly conclude the investigation, as the perpetrator has...

Direction Yernar Nurgaliyev

Cast Daniar Alshinov · Asel Kaliyeva · Yerkebulan Daiyrov · Azamat Marklenov

Synopsis Sweetie, You Won't Believe It (2020) follows a young couple eagerly awaiting their first child. Following a minor disagreement, Dastan opts to unwind with a day-long fishing excursion accompanied by two companions: a luckless businessman and an incompetent police officer....