The Fall of Otrar
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| Directed by | Ardak Amirkulov |
| Written by | Aleksei German Svetlana Karmalita |
| Produced by | Aleksei German |
| Starring | Dokhdurbek Kydyraliyev |
| Cinematography | Sapar Koichumanov |
| Edited by | Aiman Kistauowa |
| Music by | Kuat Shildebayev |
Production companies | Kazakhfilm
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Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Languages | Kazakh Mandarin Mongolian |
The Fall of Otrar (Kazakh: Отырардың күйреуі, Otyrardyñ küirewi) is a 1991 Kazakhstani epic historical drama film directed by Ardak Amirkulov.[1][2] The film was selected as the Kazakhstani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[3][4]
Premise
A staggering historical epic about the intrigue and turmoil of the East Asian civilization of Otrar, before its systematic destruction at the hands of Genghis Khan.
Cast
- Dokhdurbek Kydyraliyev as Undzhu (as Dokha Kydyraliyev)
- Tungyshpai Zhamankulov as Kaiyrkhan (as Tungyshbai Dzhamankulov)
- Bolot Beyshenaliev as Shinvyskhan
- Abdurashid Makhsudov as Mukhamedshakh
- Zaur Zekhov as Yalbach (as Zauirbii Zekhov)
- Kasym Zhakibayev as Dinnen Bezeyen
See also
- List of submissions to the 65th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Kazakhstani submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ "The Fall of Otrar". NY Times. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ "The Fall of Otrar". The Cinematheque. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ^ "Foreign Oscar entries submitted". Variety. Retrieved 23 September 2015.