The Crying Steppe (2020)
Don't ever forget where you come from
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.
Director: Marina Kunarova
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: December 11, 2020
Cast
- Dulyga Akmolda - Maden
- Akylkhan Almassov - Turar
- Sayazhan Kulymbetova - Nuria
- Adilet Zhangali - Iliyas
- Rayana Daulet - Aikynum
- Safuan Shaimerdenov
Screenplay
- Marina Kunarova
- Christian Routh (Co-Writer)
- Berikbol Sabyrzhanov (Co-Writer)
- Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson (Creative Producer)
Music: Ravil Yesboluly, Arman Mukataev
Cinematography: Alexander Rubanow
Editing: Aibyn Islam, Almas Kassenov
Production: Melograno Films, MG Productions
Country: Kazakhstan
Language: қазақ, Pусский
Original Language: kk
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Crying Steppe stars Dulyga Akmolda, Akylkhan Almassov, Sayazhan Kulymbetova, Adilet Zhangali, Rayana Daulet, Safuan Shaimerdenov.
- How long is The Crying Steppe?
- The Crying Steppe has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Crying Steppe?
- The Crying Steppe is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Crying Steppe produced?
- The Crying Steppe was produced in Kazakhstan.