Action, stories, and rising stars: A new era of Kazakh cinema

By Tomiris Bilyal

Published on 28/05/2025 - 17:00 GMT+2

In this section of Modern Nomads, we trace Kazakhstan’s cinematic journey—from its roots arsenic a Soviet filmmaking hub to its emergence arsenic an world taste force. 

In Almaty, we sojourn Kazakhfilm, nan nationalist workplace founded successful nan 1930s that laid nan instauration for nan country’s movie industry. 

Euronews journalist Tomiris Bilyal meets movie professional Gulnara Abikeyeva to research really Kazakh cinema blends Asian traditions pinch European aesthetics. 

We besides subordinate action head Bauyrzhan Abishev connected group arsenic he shoots his debut feature, and sojourn Salem Entertainment, nan institution down Patrol, a Kazakh drama gaining fame crossed Central Asia.