The movie «Dala
Kaskyry» (Steppenwolf) by Kazakh filmmaker Adilkhan Yerzhanov is set to be
released in domestic theaters. A preview screening of the film, which has
already garnered enthusiastic responses worldwide, was held in Astana. The
movie won the grand prize at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
(BIFFF) and received high marks from the jury at the Fantasia International
Film Festival in Canada, where Berik Aitzhanov and Anna Starchenko were
recognized as the best actors for their lead roles. The film had previously won
the prize of the French Critics’ Association and has also sparked interest
among Korean film enthusiasts. The movie tells the story of a woman who hires a
former investigator to find her son, who disappeared during unrest in a small
town. Experts highlight that the unique approach and profound sincerity of
Kazakh filmmakers help promote their films on the international stage.
«European cinema
has long been familiar with Kazakh filmmakers. Domestic films have been featured
at European and international festivals for many years. Adilkhan Yerzhanov has
been making films for over a decade, and his works have been regularly
presented at international film festivals,» said the film producer Aliya
Mendygozhina.
