Abai
Абай
Synopsis
An epic drama about the life, love and creativity of the Kazakh poet Abai (1845-1904), an educator, thinker and politician of the 19th century.
Top Cast
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Абай
Tungyshbai Zhamankulov
Кунанбай - отец Абая
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Божей
Farida Zhantelova
Томжан
Dinmukhamet Akhimov
Майбасар
Umirzak Shmanov
Хазрет
Dokhdurbek Kydyraliyev
Такежан
Biken Rimova
Зере бабушка Абая
Gul'nara Rahimbaeva
Улжан мать Абая
Rajhan Ajtkozhanova
Айкыз жена Кунанбая
Mukhtar Bakhtygereev
Суиндак
Bulat Mazhagulov
Оспан брат Абая
Yergali Orazymbetov
Байсал
Nurzhuman Ihtymbaev
Кулыншак
Zhanas Iskakov
шаман
Sabit Orazbayev
Кодар
Yerbolat Ospankulov
Жумагул
Kasym Zhakibayev
Dorkembai
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ardak Amirkulov
- Screenplay & Story
- Leila Akhinzhanova, Ardak Amirkulov
- Original Title
- Абай
- Country of Origin
- France, Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Kazakhfilm Studios, Tat-Kino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ardak Amirkulov
Leila Akhinzhanova, Ardak Amirkulov, Mukhtar Auezov, Serik Aprimov, Aleksandr Baranov
Khasan Kydyraliyev, Aubakir Suleev
Yermek Shinarbayev, Ardak Amirkulov
Department Leadership Roster
Leila Akhinzhanova
Screenplay
Yermek Shinarbayev
Producer
Ardak Amirkulov
Producer
Khasan Kydyraliyev
Director of Photography
Aubakir Suleev
Director of Photography
Ardak Amirkulov
Screenplay
Serik Aprimov
Writer
Aleksandr Baranov
Writer
Ardak Amirkulov
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Abai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abai about?
An epic drama about the life, love and creativity of the Kazakh poet Abai (1845-1904), an educator, thinker and politician of the 19th century.
Who directed Abai?
Abai was directed by Ardak Amirkulov.
Who stars in Abai?
The principal cast of Abai includes Gabiden Turykbayev, Tungyshbai Zhamankulov, Bolot Beyshenaliev, Farida Zhantelova, Dinmukhamet Akhimov.
When was Abai released and how long is it?
Abai was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Is Abai based on a book or true story?
Abai is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mukhtar Auezov".