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.
