Songs of Abai (1946)
The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.
Directors: Grigoriy Roshal, Yefim Aron.
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Kalibek Kuanyshbayev as Abai |
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Kapan Badyrov as Aidar |
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Serke Kozhamkulov as Kozhamkulov |
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Yeleubai Umurzakov as Erden |
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Shaken Aimanov as Sharip |
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Zhagda Oguzbayev as Abish |
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Saifullah Telgarayev as Kokpay |
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Kamal Karmysov as Ospanov |
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Rakhia Koychubayeva as |
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Oleg Zhakov as Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich |
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Marat Syzdykov as Narymbet |
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Amina Umurzakova as Azhar |
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Sholpan Dzhandarbekova as Magish |
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Zoya Tadzhitdinova as Karlygash |
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Dariga Tnalina as Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited) |
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Ataibek Zholumbetov as Oraz (uncredited) |
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Tamara Kosubayeva as (uncredited) |
| Directing | Grigoriy Roshal | Director |
| Writing | Mukhtar Auezov | Novel |
| Writing | Grigoriy Roshal | Writer |
| Directing | Yefim Aron | Director |
| Writing | Mukhtar Auezov | Writer |
| Camera | Galina Pyshkova | Director of Photography |
| Editing | D. Lander | Editor |
| Sound | Latif Khamidi | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Kulakhmet Khodzhikov | Production Design |
