The Ministry of Culture and Information presents the results of the film industry for 2024.

This year, 15 domestic films were released in wide release: "Alma and Man", "The Place Where the Wind Stopped", "Almaty, I Love You", "Life After", "The Final Judgment", "Zhambyl. New Era", "Baurina Salu", "Operation "Nabat", "Shulamah", "Rhinoceros" ("Steppe Wolf"), "Brothers", "Soldier of Love" ("Stop, Night"), "Divorce", "Mama, I'm Alive!", "Kazhimukan". All of these films were shot at the expense of state funds.

Seven films received 34 awards at the international level, and the film "Baurina Salu" was nominated for an Oscar.

Days of Kazakh cinema were held in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. These measures contributed to the active promotion of Kazakhstani cinema.

One of the most important events in the cultural life of our country is the XVII International Eurasia Film Festival. This event was attended by many guests, including famous figures in the field of art and cinema.

Work continues to preserve the heritage of the Kazakhfilm film studio. 11 films stored in the State Film Fund of the Russian Federation and included in the golden fund of Kazakhstani cinema are being digitized. Meanwhile, 7 films shot at the Kazakhfilm film studio during the Soviet Union are being restored.

Within the framework of international cooperation, the shooting of the film “Pobediteley vidno na starte” has begun. This project is a joint production of Kazakhstan, France, the Netherlands and Lithuania. Kazakhstan also participated in the Cannes Film Festival's Marché du Film.

This year, the Hollywood blockbuster "Puzzle 2" ("Gololomka 2"), the animated films "Despicable Me 4" and "Moana 2" were shown in Kazakh.

Amendments to the current legislation on easing the requirements for dubbing foreign films into Kazakh have been developed and submitted to Parliament. The Ministry plans to continue working to increase the share of films in the state language.

Currently, the Senate is considering amendments to the Law "On Cinematography". These amendments include issues of state support for "Kazakhfilm".

Press service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/911189