Songs of Abai
The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Kalibek Kuanyshbayev, Kapan Badyrov, Serke Kozhamkulov, Yeleubai Umurzakov, Shaken Aimanov, Zhagda Oguzbayev, Saifullah Telgarayev, Kamal Karmysov, Rakhia Koychubayeva, Oleg Zhakov, Marat Syzdykov, Amina Umurzakova, Sholpan Dzhandarbekova
Crew: Grigoriy Roshal (Director), Mukhtar Auezov (Novel), Mukhtar Auezov (Writer), Yefim Aron (Director), Grigoriy Roshal (Writer)