Guardian of the Light
Шыракшы
Synopsis
After the end of World War II, young Kazakh soldier saves an old German civilian from death. The old man gives him a bag with the most valuable thing that he has - a portable projector and some films. 30 years later the former soldier becomes a legendary figure. He travels to small distant villages and pastures to show films. But professional cinema theaters come to big and small cities replacing the soldier who moves to more remote villages.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ermek Tursunov
- Screenplay & Story
- Ermek Tursunov
- Original Title
- Шыракшы
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Kazakh
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Kazakhfilm Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ermek Tursunov
Ermek Tursunov
Department Leadership Roster
Ermek Tursunov
Screenplay
Ermek Tursunov
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guardian of the Light
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What is Guardian of the Light about?
After the end of World War II, young Kazakh soldier saves an old German civilian from death. The old man gives him a bag with the most valuable thing that he has - a portable projector and some films. 30 years later the former soldier becomes a legendary figure. He travels to small distant villages and pastures to show films. But professional cinema theaters come to big and small cities replacing the soldier who moves to more remote villages.
Who directed Guardian of the Light?
Guardian of the Light was directed by Ermek Tursunov.
Who stars in Guardian of the Light?
The principal cast of Guardian of the Light includes Alibek Danabai, Kuat Tleubaev, Murat Mukazhanov, Nina Usatova.
When was Guardian of the Light released and how long is it?
Guardian of the Light was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.