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The Crying Steppe

  • 2021
  • 1h 48m
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6.1/10
688
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Alexander Rubanow, Akylkhan Almassov, Sayazhan Kulymbetova, Adilet Zhangali, Rayana Daulet, Aibar Tangyt, Dulyga Akmolda, Marina Kunarova, Yernar Malikov, Yesseniya Abenova, and Arman Mukataev in The Crying Steppe (2021)
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70% of indigenous population of Kazakhstan died during the Great Famine, artificially imposed on people in the 1920s by the Bolsheviks. Overcoming blind fear of death and despair, an eagle h... Read all70% of indigenous population of Kazakhstan died during the Great Famine, artificially imposed on people in the 1920s by the Bolsheviks. Overcoming blind fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter Turar tries to save his family.70% of indigenous population of Kazakhstan died during the Great Famine, artificially imposed on people in the 1920s by the Bolsheviks. Overcoming blind fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter Turar tries to save his family.

  • Director
    • Marina Kunarova
  • Writers
    • Marina Kunarova
    • Christian Routh
    • Berik Sabyrzhanov
  • Stars
    • Sayazhan Kulymbetova
    • Akylkhan Almassov
    • Dulyga Akmolda
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    688
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    • Director
      • Marina Kunarova
    • Writers
      • Marina Kunarova
      • Christian Routh
      • Berik Sabyrzhanov
    • Stars
      • Sayazhan Kulymbetova
      • Akylkhan Almassov
      • Dulyga Akmolda
    • 60User reviews
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    Sayazhan Kulymbetova
    • Nuria
    Akylkhan Almassov
    • Turar
    Dulyga Akmolda
    • Maden
    Sergey Ufimtzev
    • Yermakov
    Safuan Shaimerdenov
    • Zhanibekov
    Roman Zhukov
    • Shilov
    Adilet Zhangali
    • Iliyas
    Aibar Tangyt
    • Alikhan
    Rayana Daulet
    • Aikynum
    Sagat Zhylgheldiyev
    • Omar Ata
    Aygerim Zhunisova
    • Mariyam
    Balzhan Ospanbay
    • Bates
    Nurseyt Otkir
    • Magzhan
    Nurislam Sovet
    • Saken
    Raigul Munigitova
    • Grandmother
    Meirlan Suleimenov
    • Sharniyaz
    Kulpash Malikova
    • Garipa
    Didar Kaden
    • Dosatay
    • Director
      • Marina Kunarova
    • Writers
      • Marina Kunarova
      • Christian Routh
      • Berik Sabyrzhanov
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    8bekaman-65329

    Great film

    Watched this film couple of times. Very important subject and great acting. Well done to the cast and crew.
    10anara-46130

    The best film so far!

    Cried all night watching this film. It touched my heart, my soul, the core of my being. A true masterpiece! I really hope this film will win an international award such as Oscars and bring international recognition to the Kazakh genocide!
    8Talkaboutcinema

    Very important and courageous work

    The film touches on historically important topics of the Kazakh steppes. Shows all the harsh truth. Each story, each frame is filled with a touching drama. Although the film looks cheap from the technical point of view, its meaning and importance is much higher.
    10larary-36155

    we remember and will remember! a great movie!

    The film shows the real history of our ancestors, the history of our people, our ancestors does not leave us indifferent! what they experienced is simply beyond words ,,,, 😞 We must know and remember our history!
    raushan-68745

    the cry of the great steppe

    This is a wonderful, worthy film, I vote for Kazakhstan.

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      Official submission of Kazakhstan for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2021 (Kazakhstan)
    • Country of origin
      • Kazakhstan
    • Official site
      • MG Production was a production company for this film
    • Languages
      • Kazakh
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Плач великой степи
    • Production companies
      • MG Production
      • Melograno Films
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      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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      • 1h 48m(108 min)
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