Districts (2016)
Alma-Ata, 1987. The protagonist of the film is 16-year-old Arsen, who moves from the suburbs to the city center and goes to a new school. At the new school, he makes friends with classmates who are active participants in the so-called "District Movements". Along with this, Arsen faces street, teenage hierarchy and violence. And before him there is a choice, to become like everyone else or to remain true to himself.
Director:
Akan Satayev
Writer:
Timur Zhaksylykov
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Sharip Serik as Azamat |
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Asel Sagatova as Louisa |
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Zhandos Aibassov as Marlen |
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Daniyar Alshinov as Rashid |
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Elteres Nurzhanov as Arsen |
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Sanurzhan Suleymenov as Habib |
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Maryam Satai as Dina |
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Aziz Beyshenaliev as Musaev |
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Olga Sokal as |
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Zhannat Kuanysheva as |
| Production | Akan Satayev | Producer |
| Writing | Timur Zhaksylykov | Screenplay |
| Production | Aliya Mendygozhina | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ernar Kurmashev | Producer |
| Camera | Khasan Kydyraliyev | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Akan Satayev | Director |