Myn Bala
Myn Bala is a 2011 Kazakh historical dramatic film depicting the eighteenth century war fought between the Kazakhs and the Dzungar Khanate, culminating in the Battle of Añyraqai. The film was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence from the Soviet Union. Its production cost over $7 million.
The film was selected as the Kazakhstani entry for the Academy Award for Best [Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film] at the 85th [Academy Awards], but it did not make the final shortlist.
Cast
- Asylkhan Tulepov - Sartai Batyr
- Ayan Otepbergen - Taimas
- Kuralai Anarbekova - Korlan
- Tletked Meyramov - Nazar
- Toleubek Aralbay - Rakhimzhan
- Aliya Anuarbek - Zere
- Nurlan Alimzhanov - Kasym
- Berik Aitzhanov - Abulkhair Khan