Ayanat

Leila's village is unlike any other. Black clouds float over it, mushroom-like clouds rise beyond the hills, and its graveyard outnumbers its living inhabitants. Leila, a young and beautiful girl, is raised by her rough truck-driving aunt, Katira, after her parents' demise. Mostly left to herself, Leila spends her days riding her donkey, having peculiar dreams, befriending an old Jew, and helping him construct cemetery ladders for the deceased to reach heaven. Little does she know about the trials ahead, emanating from the mysterious and beautiful clouds of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.

Drama

Kazakhstan

Leila’s Prayer

Қызжылаған

Set in the 18th century, the Kazakh steppe is ravaged by the raids of the Dzungar Horde. A prophecy tells of a hero who will bring peace and freedom to the Kazakh people. Young warrior Mansur unexpectedly becomes this hero, facing numerous obstacles to gain the trust of simple nomads, unite scattered tribes, and raise an army capable of resisting the invaders. On his path, he finds true love, loyal comrades, and becomes the great Khan Abilmansur.

Ayanat Esmagambetova: фильмография