Akan

Following the phenomenal success of their summer camp, Kairat, Dastan, and Bulat are preparing to welcome a new group of campers. But when unexpected matters force Kairat to leave, his two boisterous friends are left to keep things running smoothly. Without control and order, the guys start quarreling and the camp divides into two factions. Each instills their own rules and regulations, vying for the attention of the children and the affection of the new nurse. The situation spirals out of control, the children become pawns in the adults' feud, and the camp turns into a battlefield of chaos and field operations. Can the two friends reconcile and restore what they've worked so hard to build?

Comedy

Family

Kazakhstan

Offline holidays 2

Каникулы off-line 2

The film tells the story of a boy named Ilyas, who from an early age, faces the tragedies that shook his country: hunger, war, and repression. Separated from his mother, he finds himself in an orphanage, but even in the bleakest conditions, Ilyas never loses hope. He believes, beyond the horizon, his mother still waits for him. Years pass, and Ilyas goes to the front, showing exceptional courage fighting for his homeland. Meanwhile, his mother, Mariam, never stops believing that one day she will hold her son again. Throughout their lives, long years of separation and fear persist, but a mother's love remains the bright beacon that guides Ilyas through all trials and losses.

Drama

The Road to Mother

Анаға апарар жол

The life of three university friends, Anuar, Damir, and Askar, seemed simple and straightforward. Their goal was to graduate, become engineers, and, if lucky, party workers. But when the Union collapsed, burying their bright prospects, they must navigate a new reality dictated by the elusive allure of the 'market.' They successfully trade in video cassettes, cookies, T-shirts, bulbs - anything profitable. Drunk on money and success, they are oblivious to the larger, more dangerous predators lurking in these waters, not all of whom play fair.

Crime

Businessmen

Бизнесмены

Sayan, once a bright boxer and university student, finds his achievements worthless after the Soviet Union's collapse. His family is in destitution, driving his mother to work in a market. Fed up, Sayan adapts to the new world order by becoming a racketeer, a bandit, a professional blackmailer. As he paves his way to success with his fists, he realizes the criminal world will never let him go, and the questionable achievements come at a high price.

Action

Racketeer

Рэкетир

Arsen is a young bodyguard with an acute sense of justice. Recently, he suffered a heavy loss: his older brother died under mysterious circumstances. Investigating the incident, Arsen comes to a shocking conclusion - his brother was murdered. Now Arsen is obsessed with finding the truth. His goal is not only to find the perpetrators but also to reach the crime's masterminds. His investigation leads him higher up the power ladder and into dangerous circles, from which it's almost impossible to escape alive.

Thriller

The Liquidator

Ликвидатор

As a child, Alex's family immigrated from Ukraine to Canada seeking a better life, but reality fell short of their dreams. Struggling with financial hardships, loneliness, and an anger towards the banking system, Alex turns to his computer skills and the darknet for salvation. Soon, he becomes a skilled hacker, teaming up with like-minded individuals. But even the most talented hackers can't always be lucky, a lesson Alex is about to learn.

United States

Thailand

Hong Kong

Canada

Hacker

This epic historical drama is dedicated to the great military leader and reformer Kasym-Khan, who played a pivotal role in strengthening the Kazakh Khanate. His strategic decisions become crucial to the fate of the Khanate, with one of his most significant achievements being the adoption of the legal code 'Қасым ханның қасқа жолы'. Director Akan Satayev transports viewers to the 16th century, during a tumultuous time for the Khanate. The plot centers on two brothers, Kasym-Khan and Burunduk, who together confront the threats posed by Muhammad Shaybani, an Uzbek ruler seeking to expand his influence. The story unfolds not only around external threats but also the internal strife between the brothers.

Historical

Dawn of the Great Steppe

Ұлы Дала Таңы

Sayan, who miraculously escaped from the grips of the criminal world, now leads a peaceful life as a law-abiding entrepreneur and a respectable family man. But his past catches up with him when Bula, the younger brother of his deceased friend Ruslan, seeks revenge for his brother's death and needs Sayan's help. Sayan firmly refuses, knowing that revenge won't bring Ruslan back and will only destroy everything he has built. However, Bula doesn't take no for an answer, forcibly dragging Sayan into his vendetta. Now, Sayan must fight not only for his good name but also to preserve the new life he has worked so hard to build.

Racketeer 2

Рэкетир 2

In the first half of the 18th century, Kazakh lands were ravaged by Dzungar conquerors. This confrontation lasted almost a century, seemingly endless. A new battle looms, with not only experienced warriors but also young boys, led by the brave youth Sartay, preparing for it. His personal tragedy only strengthens his resolve to end the invaders once and for all. Who would have thought that this small squad, known in history as 'Myn Bala', would turn the tide of battle and mark the beginning of the end for the Dzungar Khanate.

Zhauzhurek myng bala

Жаужүрек мың бала

Set in 2008, Serik Sapiyev, a future legend of Kazakhstani boxing, is preparing for the Beijing Olympics. He is in prime shape, confident, ready to fight. Unexpectedly, he loses to Thai athlete Manus Boonjamnong, triggering a crossroads. Should he switch to professional boxing or train for the next Olympics in 2012, when he will be nearly 30, an age usually associated with retirement, not going for Olympic gold? As his life progressively unravels, with colleagues turning away and a strained romantic relationship, will this break his will to win or will he triumph despite all odds?

Sport

Biography

Fighter

Боксер

A prosperous entrepreneur inadvertently transforms into a genuine guide for an inexperienced server who unexpectedly rescues him from a life-threatening situation.

Nauchi menya zhit'

Научи меня жить

A young woman leads an ordinary life, commuting to work, visiting cafes and shops, learning Chinese, and caring for her somewhat capricious daughter. However, they are the only ones left in a massive metropolis that has fallen silent. Their tiny world provides an illusion of tranquility and happiness until a mysterious man, only seen by the girl, appears. The mother's disbelief turns into a real nightmare.

Она

Queen Tomyris, leading the Scythians, engages in a deadly battle with the powerful Persian King Cyrus to protect her people and lands. The plot is based not only on epic battles but also on the internal struggle of the heroine herself, who has lost her son and is experiencing the bitterness of loss and revenge. Tomyris faces a difficult choice: to seek revenge for her loved ones or to preserve the honour and future of her people. The wise and strong woman becomes a symbol of struggle, sacrifice, and spiritual strength in harsh historical realities.

Tomiris

Томирис

At 16, Arsen moves to a big city with his mother and enrolls in one of Almaty's most prestigious schools. He excels in sports and dreams of becoming a soldier like his father, who died in Afghanistan. However, the new environment has its own rules. Here, everyone is divided into districts and defends their rights with their fists. Arsen is drawn to this daring 'street' world filled with forbidden pleasures, street hooliganism, and petty crimes. He falls in love with the sister of a local authority figure and embarks on a path of self-destruction that's nearly impossible to leave.

Districts

Районы

This movie narrates the tale of two ex-lovers grappling with the complexities of divorce, despite sharing a common roof. The question remains, can they surmount their issues and let go of past disputes and resentments?

Akan Satayev: фильмография