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Director: Doskhan Zholzhaksynov
Cast: Doskhan Zholzhaksynov, Mayra Omar
The story of the fate of Kunanbai, who was born in 1804 in the village of Shyngystau, Semipalatinsk region. He was a fair volost judge, whose son Abai glorified his homeland and the Kazakh people with his works for centuries.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Kunanbai, a 2015 drama film directed by Doskhan Zholzhaksynov, tells the story of the life of Kunanbai, a fair volost judge whose son Abai would go on to become a renowned Kazakh writer. While critical reception and awards information is not readily available, the film appears to have resonated with audiences, earning a respectable rating on IMDb.
Why you might like this:
Fans of Kazakh cinema and historical dramas will appreciate Kunanbai, a thoughtful 2015 film directed by Doskhan Zholzhaksynov that explores the life of a respected volost judge whose son Abai went on to become a renowned Kazakh poet and philosopher, shedding light on the cultural and social history of the region.