Umirzak Shmanov
Art department
Movies5
MovieDramaMels, 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 doctor changes when he meets a mysterious person. She, in his opinion, spiritualized and sublime, in life turns out to be an ordinary girl with her own problems and "skeletons in the closet."
Movie3.5DramaComedyBlonde Lilia and brunette Violetta are fascinated by horse racing, and the young racers are more than a little attracted to them, too. However, the worlds of sporting and romance don't always coexist peacefully as the two girls learn the hard way through a series of touching, surreal, and sometimes heartbreaking encounters. One of the most beautifully photographed Russian films in recent years, this acclaimed modern classic was hailed at numerous film festivals including the Berlin Film Festival and Russia's Kinotavr Festival, where it won the Jury and Critics Prizes. Amazon
Movie4.5DramaA lawyer defends a wealthy woman accused of murder. She claims it was self-defense. The lawyer is not sure.
Movie6.5WarDramaA staggering historical epic about the intrigue and turmoil of the East Asian civilization of Otrar, before its systematic destruction at the hands of Genghis Khan.
Movie10.0DramaAn epic drama about the life, love and creativity of the Kazakh poet Abai (1845-1904), an educator, thinker and politician of the 19th century.