Kenes Nurlanov

The film "Birzhan Sal" tells about the dramatic life story of the legendary folk singer and composer Birzhan Kozhagulov.

After the tragic loss of their parents, two children find themselves in a strange home where they face cruel treatment and violence. They are trying to find a way out of this impasse, but face many obstacles.

Batyr Bayan is a real historical figure, one of the legendary heroes of the 200-year war of the Kazakh people against the powerful Dzungaria for independence, territorial and political unity of the Kazakh Khanate. Following the poem, the film tells about the tragic love of a batyr for a young prisoner-Dzungarian.

"Zhansebil" is a poignant story about an elderly married couple who have endured the horrors of war and Stalinist repressions, yet preserved their love for life, for each other, and for their native land. Through all trials, the film stands as a profound testament to humanity, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit.

One day, while hunting, the young khan Tauekel met the beautiful Aisula, the shepherd's daughter, and brought her to the palace, soon celebrating a magnificent wedding. Aisula was not interested in palace intrigues. The girl fed snow-white pigeons, took care of greenhouse plants, quenched her curiosity by talking to a wise astronomer at the observatory. Love transformed Khan Taukel, belligerence began to grow into wisdom, awakening mercy and kindness. But the insidious sister of Khan Karashash, who has long dreamed of power, took advantage of her brother's forced departure and slandered the shepherd's daughter, spreading a rumor that she had given birth to two puppies.

A young miner Ahan is fond of photo hunting. During one of the trips to the mountains, he photographed poachers at the crime scene. Despite threats and blackmail, Ahan exposes the criminals...