Songs of Abai

Movie · 1h 36m

Starring Kalibek Kuanyshbayev, Kapan Badyrov, Serke Kozhamkulov, Yeleubai Umurzakov

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.