Poet
Ақын
Synopsis
Didar is a poet, but he cannot live from his poetry. He has to write early in the mornings before setting out for his day job as a newspaper editor. Didar is surrounded by a sense of crisis, not just because of his economic situation but also due to discussions at work about the diminishing significance of Kazakh culture, dying languages, and the worldwide dominance of English. He is questioning whether poetry is still relevant in today’s world, but finds solace in contemplating a rebellious 19th-century poet, Makhambet Otemisuly.
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Poet (Akyn) | Trailer | Berlinale 2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darezhan Omirbayev
- Screenplay & Story
- Darezhan Omirbayev
- Original Title
- Ақын
- Country of Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Spoken Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Kazakhfilm Studios, Kazakh Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darezhan Omirbayev
Darezhan Omirbayev
Boris Troshev
Yuliya Kim, Olzhas Tortayev
Department Leadership Roster
Yuliya Kim
Producer
Boris Troshev
Director of Photography
Darezhan Omirbayev
Writer
Aleksandr Rorokin
Production Design
Darezhan Omirbayev
Director
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What is Poet about?
Didar is a poet, but he cannot live from his poetry. He has to write early in the mornings before setting out for his day job as a newspaper editor. Didar is surrounded by a sense of crisis, not just because of his economic situation but also due to discussions at work about the diminishing significance of Kazakh culture, dying languages, and the worldwide dominance of English. He is questioning whether poetry is still relevant in today’s world, but finds solace in contemplating a rebellious 19th-century poet, Makhambet Otemisuly.
Who directed Poet?
Poet was directed by Darezhan Omirbayev.
Who stars in Poet?
The principal cast of Poet includes Aida Abdurakhman, Klara Kabylgazina, Yerdos Kanaev, Gulmira Khasanova, Serik Salkinbayev.
When was Poet released and how long is it?
Poet was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.