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Lady Zhibek (1972)

Lady Zhibek (1972)

Drama Romance History
Release Date: 1972, August 18
Directors: Sultan Khodzhikov
Countries: Soviet Union
Production: Kazakhfilm
Cast: Asanali Ashimov, Idris Nogajbayev, Anuarbek Moldabekov, Kenenbai Kozhabekov, Kuman Tastanbekov, Meruert Utekesheva, Gulfairus Ismailova, Farida Sharipova, Kauken Kenzhetayev, Sabira Maikanova

Overview:

Kyz-Zhibek - Kazakh poetic folk legend of the 16th century, tells about the period in the Kazakh nation when the people suffered from bloody feuds. In those times each province of the Kazakh nation had its own Khan and each tried to supersede the other. The love story of Tolegen, the brave warrior, and the beauty Zhibek ends tragically because of inter-family strife. Tolegen is foully murdered by Bekejan (the batyr, or nobleman, of the rival family), who earlier strived for the hand of Zhibek. Zhibek commits suicide after learning about the death of Tolegen.

Keywords:

legend based on myths, legends or folklore kazakhstan