Songs of Abai
96 mins
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.
Zhagda Oguzbayev
Abish
Saifullah Telgarayev
Kokpay
Kamal Karmysov
Ospanov
Marat Syzdykov
Narymbet
Sholpan Dzhandarbekova
Magish
Zoya Tadzhitdinova
Karlygash
Dariga Tnalina
Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited)
Ataibek Zholumbetov
Oraz (uncredited)
Mukhtar Auezov
Novel
Yefim Aron
Director
Mukhtar Auezov
Writer
Galina Pyshkova
Director of Photography
D. Lander
Editor