Acting

Gani Kulzhanov

Born September 20, 1965 · Zhalagash District, Kyzylorda Region, Kazakh SSR, USSR. (age 61)

Gani Abdualievich Kulzhanov was born in 1965 in the Zhalagash district of the Kyzylorda region. In 1984, he graduated from the Almaty Musical College named after P. I. Tchaikovsky. In 1991, he graduated from the acting department of the State Institute of Theatre and Cinema under the guidance of People's Artist of the USSR, Professor Sholpan Zhandarbekova, and People's Artist of Kazakhstan, Tlek…

Known For

Day Watch

Day Watch · 2006

MovieFantasyAction

A man who serves in the war between the forces of Light and Dark comes into possession of a device that can restore life to Moscow, which was nearly destroyed by an apocalyptic event.

The Stars Have Aligned

The Stars Have Aligned · 2016

The Stars Have Aligned

An English correspondent arrives in Astana to interview the named Leader of the Nation Nazarbayev. Nazarbayev is hosting an English guest. The interview turns into Nazarbayev's story about life, fate and the difficult path of gaining independence. The President introduces the writer to local customs, at the same time telling about the most difficult periods of his life, from his appointment in 1984 as chairman of the Council of Ministers to becoming President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1991.

Special

Special · 2026

MovieActionDrama

Armand, a spoiled son from a wealthy family, receives punishment in the form of public works for driving a car in a drunken state and destroying the yard of the sports complex.

SHEKER. Last chance

SHEKER. Last chance · 2024

SHEKER. Last chance

MovieCrimeAction

Aldik is remanded in pre-trial detention for drug trafficking, but just before his trial, he strikes a deal with law enforcement — a move that could be his last chance to get out of a desperate situation.

I need you

I need you · 2024

MovieComedyAction

Bolekbay is an ordinary electrician living in a small Kazakh town. His life is a routine of work, with no room for special events or adventures. But everything changes when he is struck by lightning while on the job. Not only does he survive, but he also gains a superpower. Now, he is a human magnet, capable of moving metal objects with the power of his mind.

Zhaza

MovieActionThriller

In a small town, a corrupt major learns that his daughter has been raped by the chief of police. He takes him hostage and fights off the rape squads, while trying to save his daughter and establish a relationship with her.

Qaitalanbasyn

Qaitalanbasyn · 2023

MovieDramaThriller

Kazakhstan, January 2022. Protests are shaking the entire country. Five ordinary people become caught up in these events and face difficult life choices. Their stories come together, showing how one person’s drama turns into a national tragedy.

The Sixth Post

The Sixth Post · 2018

MovieDramaCrime

Against the backdrop of a conflict between former friends, and now a soldier and a prisoner, events break out that will make them make a difficult choice. This choice changed the history and attitude to true heroism.

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Day Watch

Day Watch · 2006

MovieFantasyAction

A man who serves in the war between the forces of Light and Dark comes into possession of a device that can restore life to Moscow, which was nearly destroyed by an apocalyptic event.

The Stars Have Aligned

The Stars Have Aligned · 2016

The Stars Have Aligned

An English correspondent arrives in Astana to interview the named Leader of the Nation Nazarbayev. Nazarbayev is hosting an English guest. The interview turns into Nazarbayev's story about life, fate and the difficult path of gaining independence. The President introduces the writer to local customs, at the same time telling about the most difficult periods of his life, from his appointment in 1984 as chairman of the Council of Ministers to becoming President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1991.

Special

Special · 2026

MovieActionDrama

Armand, a spoiled son from a wealthy family, receives punishment in the form of public works for driving a car in a drunken state and destroying the yard of the sports complex.

SHEKER. Last chance

SHEKER. Last chance · 2024

SHEKER. Last chance

MovieCrimeAction

Aldik is remanded in pre-trial detention for drug trafficking, but just before his trial, he strikes a deal with law enforcement — a move that could be his last chance to get out of a desperate situation.

Azat

I need you

I need you · 2024

MovieComedyAction

Bolekbay is an ordinary electrician living in a small Kazakh town. His life is a routine of work, with no room for special events or adventures. But everything changes when he is struck by lightning while on the job. Not only does he survive, but he also gains a superpower. Now, he is a human magnet, capable of moving metal objects with the power of his mind.

Zhaza

MovieActionThriller

In a small town, a corrupt major learns that his daughter has been raped by the chief of police. He takes him hostage and fights off the rape squads, while trying to save his daughter and establish a relationship with her.

Qaitalanbasyn

Qaitalanbasyn · 2023

MovieDramaThriller

Kazakhstan, January 2022. Protests are shaking the entire country. Five ordinary people become caught up in these events and face difficult life choices. Their stories come together, showing how one person’s drama turns into a national tragedy.

The Sixth Post

The Sixth Post · 2018

MovieDramaCrime

Against the backdrop of a conflict between former friends, and now a soldier and a prisoner, events break out that will make them make a difficult choice. This choice changed the history and attitude to true heroism.

Amanat

A story that spans three periods in Kazakh history, it links mid 19th century struggles against the Russians to two 20th century episodes revolving around the fate of former political prisoner Ermukhan Bekmakhanov, who was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for writing historical books about Kazakh national hero Kenesary Kasymov and his national liberation movement.

At Any Cost

At Any Cost · 2018

Maksat works for a local TV channel. On the eve of his sister's wedding, he loses the money he raised to pay for the restaurant. The hero is ready for a lot, if only the family holiday still takes place. To do this, he suggests that his team do a talk show about his sister's wedding, but without telling his relatives about it.

Marat

Leyla’s Prayer

Leyla’s Prayer · 2002

Leyla’s Prayer

A story about the blows inflicted on Kazakhstan by soviet government.

Toastmaster's Dossier

Toastmaster's Dossier · 2019

Toastmaster's Dossier

MovieDramaMystery

Twenty years later, a company of old friends and business partners is overtaken by retribution for their crime: having gathered at the birthday party of one of the main characters, they find themselves involved in a dangerous game of Toastmaster.