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Songs of Abai (1946)

Songs of Abai (1946)

Drama
Release Date: 1946, January 20
Directors: Grigoriy Roshal, Yefim Aron
Countries: Soviet Union
Production: Kazakhfilm
Cast: Oleg Zhakov, Amina Umurzakova, Tamara Kosubayeva, Ataibek Zholumbetov, Yeleubai Umurzakov, Saifullah Telgarayev, Kamal Karmysov, Serke Kozhamkulov, Kapan Badyrov, Dariga Tnalina, Sholpan Dzhandarbekova, Kalibek Kuanyshbayev

Overview:

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.