The Crying Steppe
Ұлы дала зары
“Don't ever forget where you come from”
Synopsis
In the 1920-30s, 70% of the indigenous population died from the Great Famine created by the Bolsheviks in Kazakhstan. Overcoming the dreadful fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter's family from a Kazakh village in the highlands is trying to stay alive in the midst of the fierce winter and face a moral choice, to die as human beings or to survive at any cost, transgressing the human decency.
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Trailer " The Crying Steppe "
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Kunarova
- Screenplay & Story
- Berikbol Sabyrzhanov, Christian Routh, Marina Kunarova, Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson
- Original Score
- Ravil Yesboluly, Arman Mukataev
- Original Title
- Ұлы дала зары
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Melograno Films, MG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Kunarova
Berikbol Sabyrzhanov, Christian Routh, Marina Kunarova, Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson
Ravil Yesboluly, Arman Mukataev
Alexander Rubanow
Almas Kassenov, Aibyn Islam
Anara Malikova, Yernar Malikov
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Kunarova
Director
Almas Kassenov
Editor
Berik Tastanbekov
Production Design
Ravil Yesboluly
Original Music Composer
Aibyn Islam
Editor
Marina Kunarova
Writer
Beken Narbay
Production Design
Arman Mukataev
Original Music Composer
Yernar Malikov
Producer
Alexander Rubanow
Director of Photography
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Crying Steppe about?
In the 1920-30s, 70% of the indigenous population died from the Great Famine created by the Bolsheviks in Kazakhstan. Overcoming the dreadful fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter's family from a Kazakh village in the highlands is trying to stay alive in the midst of the fierce winter and face a moral choice, to die as human beings or to survive at any cost, transgressing the human decency.
Who directed The Crying Steppe?
The Crying Steppe was directed by Marina Kunarova.
Who stars in The Crying Steppe?
The principal cast of The Crying Steppe includes Dulyga Akmolda, Akylkhan Almassov, Sayazhan Kulymbetova, Adilet Zhangali, Rayana Daulet.
When was The Crying Steppe released and how long is it?
The Crying Steppe was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crying Steppe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crying Steppe was composed by Ravil Yesboluly, Arman Mukataev.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crying Steppe?
The Crying Steppe holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).