Film

Joqtau

Concorso Cineasti del Presente

Kazakhstan · 2024 · DCP 2K · Color · 70' · o.v. Kazakh / Russian

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Darkhan, a young scientist, returns home after a seven-year absence, accompanied by his girlfriend Elena. His grandfather Sagat invites them to join him on a journey to his ancestral homeland far inland. As they embark on this transformative trip, all three must confront the challenge of acceptance and understanding, testing the bonds that connect them.
My family’s origins lie in the harsh lands of the steppe. I always wanted to accompany my grandfather to his village, but we never went while he was alive. I made this film to process his loss and understand what he left me with.

Information

Director

Aruan Anartay

Screenplay

Aruan Anartay

Cast

Yermek Shynbolatov, Irina Balkova, Isbek Abilmazhinov, Aydos Auesbayev, Rakhilyam Mashurova, Alibek Anartayev

Producer

Aruzhan Dossymkozha, Alexandra Sytnik, Aruan Anartay

Production design

Ayana Nurdinova

Cinematography

Aigul Nurbulatova

Editing

Aydan Serik, Rinat Bekchintaev, Valentina Bekchintaeva

Sound

Ilya Gariyev

Sound design

Ilya Gariyev

Music

Sanzhar Baiterekov

Costume design

Daniyar Zhaksygeldinov

Hair/Make-up

Sulykhan Myrzabayeva

Casting

Aigerim Abylkhanova, Tolganay Talgat

Production

Short brothers
dossymkozha@gmail.com

Alem Oner
a.anartaev@gmail.com

International sales

Parallax Films
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www.midnightblurfilms.com

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