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The Pencil

  • 2023
  • 10m
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9.8/10
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Mika Saruar and Erasyl Abdrazakov in The Pencil (2023)
Dark FantasyFantasyHorrorShort

Sara, a struggling artist who discovers a unique pencil that can solve all her problems. But her dreams turn into a nightmare when a malevolent demonic creature from Kazakh legends gets unle... Read allSara, a struggling artist who discovers a unique pencil that can solve all her problems. But her dreams turn into a nightmare when a malevolent demonic creature from Kazakh legends gets unleashed.Sara, a struggling artist who discovers a unique pencil that can solve all her problems. But her dreams turn into a nightmare when a malevolent demonic creature from Kazakh legends gets unleashed.

  • Director
    • Thomas Schultz
  • Writers
    • Madina Schultz
    • Thomas Schultz
  • Stars
    • Mika Saruar
    • Erasyl Abdrazakov
    • Asya Baimakhanova
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    • Director
      • Thomas Schultz
    • Writers
      • Madina Schultz
      • Thomas Schultz
    • Stars
      • Mika Saruar
      • Erasyl Abdrazakov
      • Asya Baimakhanova
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 18 nominations total

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Kazakhstan
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    • Language
      • Russian
    • Filming locations
      • Almaty, Kazakhstan(location)
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      • $5,000 (estimated)
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      10 minutes
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      • 2.35 : 1

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