Erik

Sholpan is incredibly lucky: in an era of arranged marriages, she managed to marry for love. Her chosen one is a handsome young hunter, Sarsenbai. Sholpan is happy in marriage, but believes that having a child can shatter their tender idyll. Therefore, she pleads in each of her prayers not to have children. Years pass and Sholpan's wish comes true - no additions have occurred in the family. However, seeing how tender her husband is with the neighbor's children, Sholpan suddenly begins to resent her childlessness. Now she begs the Higher Powers for a child. And when her pleas remain unanswered, she resorts to infidelity.

Romance

Kazakhstan

The Innocent Guilty

Кінәратсыз күнә

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

By day, he's a porter at the market, hawking his services with a loud cry of 'Zhól!' By night, he's a participant in brutal underground fights. Nicknamed 'Little Flame', he's strong, resilient, and lucky, and while he can fight well, his ambitions extend beyond the underground. He dreams of a professional boxing career, watching professional bouts with admiration and longing to one day be in the ring himself. Gathering his courage, he approaches a boxing club where a seasoned coach notices him and agrees to train him. But does Little Flame have the strength to overcome not only his opponents but also his own fears and societal barriers?

Drama

Sport

The Boxer’s Path

Жол

In the 18th century, the lands of Mangystau were divided between two tribes: the Kazakh Adai and the Turkmen Jaumit. Once friends, they are now separated by years of rivalry for land and resources. Yet, true love knows no bounds. A young Adai man, Ershora, falls in love with a beautiful Jaumit woman, Jamal. Their families and tribes oppose this union, leading the young couple to arrange a secret meeting, unaware of the troubles it will bring. Will their love overcome tribal disputes, or will the thirst for revenge prove stronger?

Revenge

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!

Kazakhstani scientists discover a unique element, 'Oberon', capable of leveling a metropolis with just a few grams. Its existence is kept secret until a corrupt academic leaks the information to a criminal syndicate. Now, the head of an international crime organization and a scientist aiming to become a world ruler and form a pseudo-religious cult are both after it. Standing against them is Colonel Chingiz Arlanov and his team, whose actions will determine the safety of not only Kazakhstan but the entire world.

Action

The Conspiracy of Oberon

Заговор Оберона

The plot unfolds the harrowing trials of two boys, Tagai and Kerim, in Kazakhstan during the 1930s. Amidst political repressions and famine, they lose their parents and become orphans. Years later, during the Great Patriotic War, fate reunites the childhood friends, and each must make a choice determining their future. The film explores complex moral dilemmas faced by the characters, striving to preserve their dignity.

Talan

Талан

In Northern Kazakhstan, a unique mining plant, known as the GOK, has become a prime target for foreign investors. However, the law prohibits the full transfer of state enterprises to foreigners. This doesn't deter a corrupt oligarch with controlling interest in GOK from illegally planning to sell it to a Chinese investor. Local authorities turn a blind eye as they've long been bought by the oligarch. But the plant's director opposes this savage deal, knowing that if it goes through, 300 workers will lose their jobs and livelihood. Yet, fighting corruption could prove deadly for him.

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