Under Heaven (2015)
Under Heaven, written and directed by Dalmira Tilepbergen, is a modern day re-working of the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, set in a remote mountain village in Central Asia. Two brothers, rebellious Kerim and conscientious Aman, live with their mother and work at the family stonemason business. Their father has been forced to work away in Russia in order to pay off Kerim's debts, incurred as a result of his eldest son's drug dealing activities. The brothers both fall for a local village girl, Saltanat, which ultimately leads to a bitter dispute and unforeseen and tragic consequences...
Director: Dalmira Tilepbergen
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Taalai Abazova as Mother |
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Asan Amanov as Stonemason |
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Munara Dooronbekova as Saltanat |
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Marat Ibraev as Artist |
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Nurjigit Kanaev as Aman |
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Anvar Osmonaliev as Kerim |
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Jamal Seidakmatova as Granny |
| Production | Taalaibek Kulmendeev | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Dalmira Tilepbergen | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mira Kerimalieva | Costume Design |
| Directing | Aida Sultanova | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Dalmira Tilepbergen | Writer |
| Camera | Akzhol Bekbolotov | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Damir Ashimov | Stunts |
| Crew | Murat Burkhanov | Stunts |
| Art | Adis Seytaliev | Production Design |
| Directing | Veronika Utkina | First Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gulmira Beishenalieva | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Chinara Kamchibekova | Production Manager |
| Production | Gulmira Kerimova | Producer |
| Sound | Murzali Jenbaev | Music |
| Editing | Eldiar Madakim | Editor |
| Sound | Emil Kenjekulov | Sound Mixer |
| Directing | Tolgonai Sopieva | Assistant Director |
| Production | Cholpon Idrisova | Associate Producer |
| Production | Ainagul Tokabaeva | Executive Producer |
| Art | Taalaibek Omurkulov | Set Decoration |
| Directing | Nurbek Musaev | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Talip Ibrahimov | Script Editor |
| Lighting | Ilya Nekhaev | Chief Lighting Technician |
| Lighting | Kiril Luniyov | Gaffer |
| Crew | Jamil Jumataev | Stunts |
| Lighting | Aibek Abdiev | Lighting Technician |
| Camera | Bolsunbek Taalaibek Uulu | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Edilbek Moldogaliev | Stunts |
| Editing | Eldiar Madakim | Colorist |
| Crew | Sultanbek Dikambaev | Stunt Coordinator |
| Camera | askar Nurakun Uulu | Camera Operator |