Goliath
Голиаф
“...nothing personal, just revenge.”
Synopsis
The Kazakh village Karatas has long been subjugated by a criminal boss called Poshaev. He provides housing and jobs for the locals but will ruthlessly execute anyone who dares to oppose him. This is the lesson the pauper Arzu is about to learn first-hand—his wife Karina has informed the police about the crimes that are taking place there. Arzu is a cripple; now he must raise his little daughter alone. He is so helpless and grief-stricken that he doesn’t even seem to be contemplating revenge. Poshaev takes him under his wing and offers him the position of a guard at a building site. Soon Arzu has a chance to prove his loyalty, and he becomes Poshaev’s right hand. But where do Arzu’s real loyalties lie—with his boss or with the idea of justice?
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Berik Aitzhanov
Arzu
Daniyar Alshinov
Poshaev
Dmitry Chebotarev
Security Chief
Aleksandra Revenko
Tanya
Rabiya Abish
Rabiyushka
Yerken Gubashev
Kesha
Almira Tursyn
Arzu's wife
Teoman Khos
Teo
Nurbek Mukushev
Nurbo
Yerbolat Alkozha
precinct
Arslan Akubaev
cop
Maksat Sabitov
imam
Nurlan Smailov
Abdurakhmanchik
Maksim Bogomolov
factory manager
Saparkhan Mergenov
Olzhas Togimbet
Release History & Theatrical Window
L'Etrange Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adilkhan Yerzhanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Adilkhan Yerzhanov
- Original Score
- Galymzhan Moldanazar
- Original Title
- Голиаф
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan, Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Kazakhfilm Studios, Short Brothers, All Media A Start Company, Forest film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Galymzhan Moldanazar
Aydar Sharipov
Azamat Utianov
Olga Khlasheva, Serik Abishev, Nurassyl Jarbassov, Georgy Shabanov, Ablaikhan Ashimov
Department Leadership Roster
Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Director
Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Screenplay
Aydar Sharipov
Director of Photography
Olga Khlasheva
Producer
Serik Abishev
Producer
Nurassyl Jarbassov
Producer
Georgy Shabanov
Producer
Ablaikhan Ashimov
Producer
Alexandre Kochnev
Producer
Gibrat Sarsenov
Producer
Natalia Drozd
Producer
Yermek Utegenov
Production Design
Galymzhan Moldanazar
Original Music Composer
Azamat Utianov
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goliath
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What is Goliath about?
The Kazakh village Karatas has long been subjugated by a criminal boss called Poshaev. He provides housing and jobs for the locals but will ruthlessly execute anyone who dares to oppose him. This is the lesson the pauper Arzu is about to learn first-hand—his wife Karina has informed the police about the crimes that are taking place there. Arzu is a cripple; now he must raise his little daughter alone. He is so helpless and grief-stricken that he doesn’t even seem to be contemplating revenge. Poshaev takes him under his wing and offers him the position of a guard at a building site. Soon Arzu has a chance to prove his loyalty, and he becomes Poshaev’s right hand. But where do Arzu’s real loyalties lie—with his boss or with the idea of justice?
Who directed Goliath?
Goliath was directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov.
Who stars in Goliath?
The principal cast of Goliath includes Berik Aitzhanov, Daniyar Alshinov, Dmitry Chebotarev, Aleksandra Revenko, Rabiya Abish.
When was Goliath released and how long is it?
Goliath was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Goliath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goliath was composed by Galymzhan Moldanazar.