Zhaza
Жаза
Synopsis
In a small town, a corrupt major learns that his daughter has been raped by the chief of police. He takes him hostage and fights off the rape squads, while trying to save his daughter and establish a relationship with her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darkhan Tulegenov
- Screenplay & Story
- Darkhan Tulegenov, Timur Akbarov, Maxim Akbarov
- Original Score
- Abai Akbaev
- Original Title
- Жаза
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darkhan Tulegenov
Darkhan Tulegenov, Timur Akbarov, Maxim Akbarov
Abai Akbaev
Sherkhan Tansykbaev
Darkhan Tulegenov, Robert Kun, Daniil Demidov
Maxim Akbarov, Igor Tsay
Department Leadership Roster
Darkhan Tulegenov
Director
Maxim Akbarov
Producer
Igor Tsay
Producer
Darkhan Tulegenov
Writer
Timur Akbarov
Writer
Maxim Akbarov
Writer
Sherkhan Tansykbaev
Director of Photography
Abai Akbaev
Original Music Composer
Darkhan Tulegenov
Editor
Robert Kun
Editor
Daniil Demidov
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zhaza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zhaza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zhaza about?
In a small town, a corrupt major learns that his daughter has been raped by the chief of police. He takes him hostage and fights off the rape squads, while trying to save his daughter and establish a relationship with her.
Who directed Zhaza?
Zhaza was directed by Darkhan Tulegenov.
Who stars in Zhaza?
The principal cast of Zhaza includes Yerzhan Tusupov, Dilnaz Kurmangali, Gani Kulzhanov, Berik Aitzhanov, Nazar Sharkhan.
When was Zhaza released and how long is it?
Zhaza was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Zhaza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zhaza was composed by Abai Akbaev.