A story that spans three periods in Kazakh history, it links mid 19th century struggles against the Russians to two 20th century episodes revolving around more
A story that spans three periods in Kazakh history, it links mid 19th century struggles against the Russians to two 20th century episodes revolving around the fate of former political prisoner Ermukhan Bekmakhanov, who was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for writing historical books about Kazakh national hero Kenesary Kasymov and his national liberation movement. close
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, more
Somewhere in the endless steppes of Central Asia lies a treasure. One man holds the key to it, a fragment of an ancient map. But in his restless quest, Charles isn't looking for fame or glory. He's looking for a way to heal his wounded soul. He's looking for love. Ulzhan felt it the first time she laid eyes on him. close
After many years spent in a Bangkok prison, an old man returns to his homeland, Kazakhstan. Did he think that thanks to a random traveling companion, more
After many years spent in a Bangkok prison, an old man returns to his homeland, Kazakhstan. Did he think that thanks to a random traveling companion, a cute guy Igor, he would be drawn into a dangerous intrigue. Now, in order to survive himself and save Igor, he must unravel this ingenious tangle, balancing "on the razor's edge", make criminals get entangled in their own nets. And this is possible for a person with courage, composure and ingenuity. Who is this old man? And how random is what is happening for him? His past is a mystery, his present is a chess game for life and death. close
The young guy Gabit is going to marry the beautiful girl Aisula. Following the ancient tradition, Gabit with friends decides to steal the bride, and the more
The young guy Gabit is going to marry the beautiful girl Aisula. Following the ancient tradition, Gabit with friends decides to steal the bride, and the consent of the bride has already been obtained, but only the parents of the bride still know nothing about the intentions of the young. Hence the adventures of Gabit, Aisulu and their friends begin, which end with a grand toem. close
Zugzwang is the debut work of the Kazakh Director Igor Tsai. Beck, the protagonist of the film “Zugzwang”, is ready to give a lot to be together with more
Zugzwang is the debut work of the Kazakh Director Igor Tsai.
Beck, the protagonist of the film “Zugzwang”, is ready to give a lot to be together with your beloved. Life puts traps in front of him, arranges checks and gives chances that he does not hesitate to use. Starting with helping friends in the sale of land, he soon plunges headlong into a new life for himself. Successful business flourishes day by day, careers go up, the number of reputable acquaintances increases, including among the fathers of the city.
Along with recognition, power and money come trouble with crime, and vile attacks. But nothing can stop the hero of the painting “Zugzwang” on the way to his main goal. close
XVIII century, the territory of Mangystau. The story of Romeo and Juliet. Two warring tribes are the Kazakh Adai and the Turkmen Jaumite. Ershora and more
XVIII century, the territory of Mangystau. The story of Romeo and Juliet. Two warring tribes are the Kazakh Adai and the Turkmen Jaumite. Ershora and the Turkmen woman Dzhemal from birth were doomed to love each other.
In his native village, Ershor does not accept the Aday beauty and he forever becomes an outcast for his own family. And in the steppe there were still the last masters in the creation of mankurt slaves. close
The film follows the true life story of one of China's greatest composers, Xian Xinghai. The start of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War against Nazi more
The film follows the true life story of one of China's greatest composers, Xian Xinghai. The start of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany in 1941 made it difficult for Xian to return to China. He was stranded in Almaty, suffering poverty and sickness. Kazakh composer Bakhitzhan Baykadamov then helped Xian, providing him with a home, despite not knowing his true identity since Xian was then using an alias. There Xian put down roots and composed some of his most famous works. close
The lead character of the movie is modern day heroine, a girl aged 18 not yet ready to carry a burden of responsibility. She is no different from a thousand more
The lead character of the movie is modern day heroine, a girl aged 18 not yet ready to carry a burden of responsibility. She is no different from a thousand other girls either in terms of code of behavior, or style of speech, or desire to be loved. Except for one thing: in reality she is a boy. close
On the south face of Annapurna, at 7,400 metres, Iñaki Ochoa de Olza is dying. His rope companion sounds the alarm. And, from the other side of the world, more
On the south face of Annapurna, at 7,400 metres, Iñaki Ochoa de Olza is dying. His rope companion sounds the alarm. And, from the other side of the world, the biggest rescue attempt in the history of the Himalayas gets underway. For four days a dozen men including some of the best mountaineers in the world, from ten countries, set out to try to rescue their stricken comrade. Even beyond his peaks Iñaki is an exceptional man. As exceptional as the rescue attempt itself and the men who risked their lives to save him. Exceptional because their one driving rule is to live. To live in the only way possible: with pure intensity and honesty. close
A 12-year-old boy from the isolated steppes in Kazakhstan has first encounter with the outside world when he is sent to a children's clinic with a treatable more
A 12-year-old boy from the isolated steppes in Kazakhstan has first encounter with the outside world when he is sent to a children's clinic with a treatable heart condition. It is here that he gets his first taste of the pain and pleasure of love when he falls for a kindly young nurse. His crush becomes a bit of an obsession, he spies on her frequently and experiences his first moments of sexual awakening. Also at the institution everyone speaks Russian and soon Jasulan will face exclusion in his own country. close
Living in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a young man is preparing to become a bus conductor. One day, in between wandering the city streets and going to the movies, more
Living in Almaty, Kazakhstan, a young man is preparing to become a bus conductor. One day, in between wandering the city streets and going to the movies, he makes the acquaintance of a female student. close
A brave batyr falls in love with a beautiful girl in the guise of a white goose. In search of a girl in the forest, he encounters an enchanted old man.
A brave batyr falls in love with a beautiful girl in the guise of a white goose. In search of a girl in the forest, he encounters an enchanted old man. close
Brokers, stock exchange... The alluring and frightening world of money, where property, health, and even the lives of its characters are at stake. The more
Brokers, stock exchange... The alluring and frightening world of money, where property, health, and even the lives of its characters are at stake. The gifted Ruslan becomes a financier at the suggestion of his childhood friend Tahir. Suddenly, in the course of stock market speculation, they come into conflict with people for whom human life is a bargaining chip. close
Based on a true story, a small-town Kazakh singer, Amre Kashaubayev, journeys to Paris to compete in an international singing competition at the 1925 more
Based on a true story, a small-town Kazakh singer, Amre Kashaubayev, journeys to Paris to compete in an international singing competition at the 1925 Paris Expo. He meets American songwriter George Gershwin forming a beautiful and unlikely friendship. While Amre’s talent for singing opens up an exciting new world outside Kazakhstan, he is forced to choose between following his singing career and remaining loyal to his home country. close
In a rural town where football is war and the quarterback is king, comes a tense re-imagining of MACBETH with a bloody twist to prove that Lady and King more
In a rural town where football is war and the quarterback is king, comes a tense re-imagining of MACBETH with a bloody twist to prove that Lady and King Macbeth didn't kill for power - They killed for love. close
In a godforsaken Kazakh village four adolescent teenagers try to find their place in the world. Crapaud looks for metal in the village in search of treasures, more
In a godforsaken Kazakh village four adolescent teenagers try to find their place in the world. Crapaud looks for metal in the village in search of treasures, whilst Aslan trains to be a surgeon to help support his girlfriend. close
The five–year-old hero of the film, a city boy Kenzhe, finds himself in the village with his grandparents, while his father is sorting out trying to establish more
The five–year-old hero of the film, a city boy Kenzhe, finds himself in the village with his grandparents, while his father is sorting out trying to establish his business. Here are the key moments of Kenje's growing up, full of vivid impressions. close
Ruslan and Sveta are graduates of the school. When they are young, it seems to them that everything is easy and simple, and they do not think about the more
Ruslan and Sveta are graduates of the school. When they are young, it seems to them that everything is easy and simple, and they do not think about the possible consequences of their actions. Ruslan thinks that money can solve everything and borrows a large sum from criminal personalities to achieve the Light. But you can't buy love, you have to pay off debts, and the adult world turns out to be much tougher and more cynical than it seemed. The characters of the film will have to go through many trials to get out of this difficult situation, preserve their human qualities and find their love. close
