Doskhan

A director and choreographer from Prague prepare a vibrant ice ballet, 'Eastern Fairy Tale', featuring instrumental ensembles and pop artists. The grand project is set to debut at the Medeo rink in Almaty, the capital of Soviet Kazakhstan. However, the foreign creators face a challenge: despite the stylized costumes, their show feels too Western and is hardly understood by the local audience with different values. To connect with their viewers and absorb the local flavor, they journey through the city streets in search of genuine inspiration.

Comedy

USSR

Goodbye, Medeo!

Көріскенше қош бол, Медеу!

Set in the 15th century in what is now known as Kazakhstan, the once powerful Golden Horde has disintegrated, leaving several separate states unable to coexist peacefully. During this tumultuous period, the Chingizid sultans Kerey and Zhanibek, true heirs of the Golden Horde, decide to break away from the ruthless Khan Abulkhayr to establish their own ulus. Along with them, thousands of their tribesmen embark on a search for a new sanctuary. Their journey, fraught with hardships and dangers, will ultimately unify them and shape them into a single nation.

Drama

Kazakhstan

Kazakh Khanate: The Golden Throne

Қазақ хандығы. Алтын тақ

Birzhan Sal chose his life path in childhood, making the dombra his faithful companion. He gained widespread fame due to his fantastic vocal abilities and virtuoso accompaniment skills. He was revered and loved, singing about the life of his people, their spiritual aspirations and impulses. However, in the twilight of his life, he faced numerous trials. He was unwillingly drawn into intertribal disputes, faced persecution, experienced the agony of loneliness and the bittersweetness of his last love. Despite all the hardships, he remained true to himself and his true calling.

Biography

Birzhan Sal

Біржан сал

This is a story about two sultans, Kerey and Zhanibek, who, in their quest to save their people from the tyranny of Abulkhair Shaybani, begin a fight for independence. In their pursuit of freedom, they lead the nomads through numerous trials. Through these struggles, a new state is born - the Kazakh Khanate. The harsh reality of the steppes, heroism, and determination become the foundation of a great nation.

Historical

Adventure

Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword

Қазақ хандығы. Алмас қылыш

The family of an old shepherd lives remotely, strongly holding onto traditions and their usual way of life. This changes when Tastan's wife, Saltanat, joins the family. This delicate girl radiates warmth, joy, and light. She quickly bonds with Tastan's younger brother, Kairken, and the in-laws welcome her warmly. However, Tastan, silent and coarse, resistant to anything new and unfamiliar, makes life hard for his wife, reducing her to a silent workforce. Saltanat never hears a kind word from her husband. But things change when she catches a cold and falls seriously ill.

Keep Your Star

Гауһартас

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.

Russia

United States

Nomad

Көшпенді

The film narrates the life of Kunanbay Oskembayuly, one of the most influential figures in the 19th-century history of Kazakhstan, portrayed by Doskhan Zholzhaksynov. Amid political changes, Kunanbay strives to meld religion and traditions, opens a madrasa, and aims to educate the people, setting a sterling example for others. However, his stern approach sows discord with the elders. The main plot revolves around a contentious issue: Kunanbay must decide the fate of a young daughter-in-law and father-in-law involved in an illicit affair. The film also touches upon Kunanbay's personal experiences, his family, and his relationship with his son.

Doskhan Zholzhaksynov: фильмография