The legendary Kozha is back! Soon, Kazakh audiences will
have the chance to see the sequel to director Abdulla Karsakbayev’s film, based
on Berdibek Sokpakbaev’s novel «My Name is Kozha.» The original film became a
classic of children’s cinema in the last century. Notably, viewers will easily
recognize the new main character.
Actor Aikyn Elubai plays the lead role in the film. His
brother was the first to notice the teenager's striking resemblance to the
character from a beloved film cherished by generations. A video posted on
social media turned out to be life-changing, catching the attention of the
director.
«This movie was very popular. At first, I felt that I
wouldn’t be able to convincingly portray this character on screen. However, I
passed the casting and prepared carefully for the filming over four months,» Elubai
shared.
During those years, many moments from the script were not
realized. In the new film, the director sought to reflect elements that were
previously restricted by censors. The main objective is to create domestic
content that educates the younger generation.
«Our task was to remake «My Name is Kozha.» However, we also
wanted to create something new. Through the lens of those years, we aimed to
depict topics that were previously not explored on the big screen,» said Sadyk
Sherimbek, head of the creative group.
According to the director's vision, the ages of the main
characters in the film have been slightly adjusted. In the original, Kozha and
his friends are in the 5th and 6th grades, while in the sequel, they are in the
8th and 9th grades.
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