Umirzak Shmanov
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Abai (1995)
An epic drama about the life, love and creativity of the Kazakh poet Abai (1845-1904), an educator, thinker and politician of the 19th century.
Surgeon (2022)
Mels, a middle-aged introvert, works as a surgeon in a provincial town hospital and is one of the best in his field. The gray and boring life of a...
Change of Fortune (1987)
A lawyer defends a wealthy woman accused of murder. She claims it was self-defense. The lawyer is not sure.
Passions (1994)
Blonde Lilia and brunette Violetta are fascinated by horse racing, and the young racers are more than a little attracted to them, too. However, the...
The Fall of Otrar (1991)
A staggering historical epic about the intrigue and turmoil of the East Asian civilization of Otrar, before its systematic destruction at the hands...
Summer 1941 (2022)
Beginning of the Great Patriotic War. Lieutenant Adi Sharipov, together with his platoon, cover the retreat of the regimental headquarters and remain...
Ompa (1998)
A story about two friends-pilots who despite of having a bit of trouble with luck don't give up on hope & optimism.
The Running Target (1991)
The story of how two lonely people met — a student Sanzhar, hiding from the authorities after student unrest, and baba Zina, who sheltered him...
Change of Fortune (1987)
A lawyer defends a wealthy woman accused of murder. She claims it was self-defense. The lawyer is not sure.