The Start (2022)
The story of two brothers who, after the death of their father, begin to hunt for robberies. They are noticed by an athletics coach who came from the city to the village to select talented youth. The brothers face difficult trials, and a tragic incident changes their lives. One of them will have to defeat the world champion in the marathon.
Director:
Yernar Nurgaliyev
Writers:
Maxim Akbarov, Timur Akbarov, Auez Auezov, Alex Goltsev.
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Zhandos Aibassov as Askar |
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Yerik Zholzhaksynov as Maxat |
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Karina Kudekova as Malika |
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Erbol Semkulov as Beka |
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Yerbolat Alkozha as Driver |
| Directing | Yernar Nurgaliyev | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Daria Saytkuzhina | Costume Designer |
| Writing | Maxim Akbarov | Screenplay |
| Writing | Timur Akbarov | Screenplay |
| Production | Sabina Suleimenova | Line Producer |
| Sound | Ruslan Sakiyev | Sound Director |
| Camera | Azamat Dulatov | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Auez Auezov | Screenplay |
| Writing | Alex Goltsev | Screenplay |
| Production | Igor Vorobyov | Executive Producer |
| Production | Farhad Abdraimov | Producer |
| Production | Marat Akhmejanov | Executive Producer |
| Art | Aliya Odinayeva | Art Direction |
| Production | Sabira Kanatova | Casting Director |
| Sound | Renat Aubakirov | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Maxim Akbarov | Producer |
| Production | Timur Akbarov | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Svetlana Pershina | Makeup & Hair |
| Editing | Yernar Nurgaliyev | Editor |