Kazakh films will be screened during the Kazakhstan Culture Days in Los
Angeles. The event organized by the Kazakh Embassy in the US with the
Kazakh Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Academy and Kazakh
Ministry of Culture and Sports was launched on 20 November in Saban
Theater with Akan Satayev’s Road to Mother.
The event was attended by Kazakh Ambassodor in the US Yerjan Kazykhanov,
Kazakh Culture and Sports Minister Arystanbek Mukhamediouly, President of
Kazakh Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Aiman Mussakhodjayeva, USSR
and Kazakhstan People’s Artist Assanali Ashimov, Kazakhstan People’s Artist
Kouman Tastanbekov, Kazakhstan’s Honored Artist Merouert Outekesheva and
prominent American film industry figures.
On 20 - 23 November, American viewers will have a chance to watch Kazakh
classic Qyz Jibek (director Sultan-Akhmet Khodjikov), and historic epics My
Childhood's Sky and Kazakh Khanate. A Diamond Sword (both directed by
Roustem Abdrashev). Screenings start at 11am local time at the LA Branch of
New York Film Academy. The films will be in Kazakh language with English
subtitles.
At the screenings, Kazakh filmmakers’ delegation will meet Kazakh students of
New York Film Academy
The delegation is comprised of Kazakh cinema’s living legends Assanali Ashimov,
Kouman Tastanbekov, Merouyert Outekesheva, film director Roustem Abdrashev,
actress Altynai Nogherbek and Shaken Aimanov’s Kazakhfilm Studios reps.
The event called The Spirit of the Great Steppe sees its mission in introducing
Kazakhstan's rich culture and traditions to American audiences.
Information on Films:
Qyz Jibek
A Kazakh Romeo and Juliet, the poetic folk tale Qyz Jibek is set in 16th -17th centuries when
the land of Kazakhs suffered from internal conflict and division, when rivaling clans each ruled
by power-hungry Khans fought with each other. Feud of the clans leads to the tragic demise of
Toleghen Batyr (knight) and beautiful Jibek.
Production Company: Kazakhfilm Studios
Year: 1970
Length: 2 episodes, 145 min
Director: Sultan-Akhmet Khodjikov
Screenwriter: Gabit Musrepov
Director of Photography: Askhat Ashrapov
Set Designer: Gulfairus Ismailova
Music Score: Nurgissa Tlendiyev
Sound Designer: Qadyr Koussayev
Cast: Merouyert Outekesheva, Kouman Tastanbekov, Assanali Ashimov, Anwar Moldabekov,
Kenenbai Kojabekov, Gulfairus Ismailova, Farida Sharipova, Idris Nogaibayev, Kaouken
Kenjetayev, Sabira Maikanova
My Childhood’s Sky
Roustem Abdrashev made a unique coming-of- age film about childhood and teenage years of
Kazakhstan’s first President Nazarbayev based on novels Neither Leftist, Nor Rightist, The
World’s Epicenter, In the Heart of Eurasia.
The protagonist, Sultan, dreams of becoming a pilot. By high school graduation time he is given
the chance to enrol at the Kiev Civil Aviation Institute but destiny has other plans for him.
Production Company: Kazakhfilm Studios
Year: 2011
Premiere: 7 April 2011, Astana; 14 April 2011, Almaty
Director: Roustem Abdrashev
Screenwriters: Shahimarden Kussainov, Roustem Abdrashev
Director of Photography: Alexander Roubanov
Set Designer: Sabit Kurmanbekov
Producer: Tasbolat Merkenov
Cast: Bibigul Touleghenova, Yerjan Jarylqassynov, Nourjouman Ikhtymbayev, Yeljas Alpiyev,
Abilmansour Serikov, Nourlan Alimjanov
Road to Mother
Ilyas goes through the hardships of life in the Soviet Union (orphanage, war, Soviet prison camp)
with courage and compassion, and with just one goal in mind: to reunite with his mother.
Production Company: Kazakhfilm Studios and New World Production
Year: 2016
Genre: Historic epic
Director: Akan Satayev
Screenwriter: Timur Jaxylykov
Director of Photography: Khassan Kydyraliyev
Set Designers: Nazira Baibekova, Larissa Reshetova
Cast: Adil Akhmetov, Arujan Jazilbekova, Altynai Nogherbek, Azamat Satybaldy
Kazakh Khanate. A Diamond Sword
After the collapse of the once mighty and fearsome Golden Horde in the 15th century, a new khanate, Ak Orda, emerged in what is now Kazakhstan. Tens of thousands of nomads unite under the rightful successors to the Golden Horde throne, Sultans Kerei and Janibek, and move off to establish a new khanate, a Kazakh Khanate.
Production Company: Kazakhfilm Studios and CentauRusRustemAbdrashevproduction
Year: 2016
Premiere: 16 December 2016 in Astana; 18 December 2016 in Almaty
Director: Roustem Abdrashev
Screenwriters: Smagoul Yelubai, Timur Jaxylykov, Roustem Abdrashev
Camera Crew: Saparbek Koichumanov, Alexander Plotnikov, Andrei Maslov
Set Designer’ Crew: Oumirzak Shmanov, Sabit Kourmanbekov, with participation of Yedil
Noussipov and Jannat Baimukanova
Music Score: Aboulkhair Jaraskan
Producer: Inkar Abdrash
General Producer: Arman Assenov
Cast: Kairat Kemalov, Yerkeboulan Dayirov, Doskhan Joljaxynov, Isbek Abilmajinov, Ayan
Outwoberghen, Meirgat Amangeldin, Niyazbek Shaisoultanov, Bekbolat Tleukhan, Shougyla Sapargali, Madina Yesmanova, Karlygash Moukhamedjanova, Inkar Abdrash, Dinmoukhamed Aheemov.
Above: Kazakh Culture and Sports Minister Arystanbek Mukhamediouly, Baghdad Ashimova, Asanali Ashimova, actor and director Asanali Ashimov, John Malkovich, President cinematography of Art and Science Ayman Musahodjaeva, actress of theater and cinema actor Meruert Utekesova, movie and theater actor Kuman Tastanbekov, theater and cinema actress Altinai Nogerbek, Kazakh Ambassodor in the US Yerjan Kazykhanov.
Media: www.delangeronproduction.com
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