Kanysh
Қаныш
Synopsis
Having devoted his life to science, Kanysh Satpayev dreamed of the well-being of the Motherland and did everything to develop it, as Kanysh himself became an unwitting witness to the tragedies that brought the Kazakh people to the brink of extinction. And although the magnitude and scale of the outstanding scientist, geologist and patriot Kanysh is obvious, not everyone knows his path, in which the grief of the people and personal tragedy are intertwined, an exhausting struggle with skepticism and distrust on the part of the authorities. The film tells about the initial path of the young Kanysh Satpayev during the great tragedy in the life of the Kazakh people — the years of famine, jute and repression.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yerlan Nurmukhambetov
- Screenplay & Story
- Yerlan Nurmukhambetov
- Original Title
- Қаныш
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yerlan Nurmukhambetov
Yerlan Nurmukhambetov
Department Leadership Roster
Yerlan Nurmukhambetov
Director
Yerlan Nurmukhambetov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanysh
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What is Kanysh about?
Having devoted his life to science, Kanysh Satpayev dreamed of the well-being of the Motherland and did everything to develop it, as Kanysh himself became an unwitting witness to the tragedies that brought the Kazakh people to the brink of extinction. And although the magnitude and scale of the outstanding scientist, geologist and patriot Kanysh is obvious, not everyone knows his path, in which the grief of the people and personal tragedy are intertwined, an exhausting struggle with skepticism and distrust on the part of the authorities. The film tells about the initial path of the young Kanysh Satpayev during the great tragedy in the life of the Kazakh people — the years of famine, jute and repression.
Who directed Kanysh?
Kanysh was directed by Yerlan Nurmukhambetov.
Who stars in Kanysh?
The principal cast of Kanysh includes Asset Eszhan, Anna Orazbaeva, Aidos Auesbayev, Maksim Gorbanev.
When was Kanysh released and how long is it?
Kanysh was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.