Documentary about female kokpar player created in Kazakhstan

A documentary film about female Kokpar player Eva Zhigalina was made in Kazakhstan. A hardworking and ambitious woman breaks down stereotypes and overcomes social and cultural barriers. She started horse riding at six and became interested in the Kazakh national equestrian game at 15.

This is a story about the woman who absorbed the spirit of the steppe civilization as a child and now fights for the right to pursue her passion. According to film director Temirbek Amanzhol, in the documentary drama ‘Eva. Batyr qyz’, he was trying to show what makes the kokpar and work with horses so appealing. The film crew is confident that the movie has great potential to attract international viewers. Negotiations are ongoing with several foreign streaming services to release the film abroad.

Editor: Aizhan