Akan Satayev

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Akan Satayev

Born December 23, 1971 · Karaganda, Kazakh SSR, USSR, (now Kazakhstan) (age 54)

Akan Kargambaevich Satayev (Kazakh: Ақан Қарғамбайұлы Сатаев; born December 23, 1971; Karaganda) is a Kazakh film director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Honored Worker of Kazakhstan and laureate of State Award of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Akan was born to a family of actors, both his parents were recognized as People's Artistes of the Kazakh SSR and performed leading roles at Karaganda Dra…

Known For

HackerHacker · 2016
Hacker
★ 6.32016
MovieCrimeDrama
Alex, an immigrant from Ukraine comes to Canada and becomes involved with an online criminal organization called Darkweb. What starts off as a way to help his parents financially, soon becomes a personal vendetta against the entire banking system, when his mother is fired from her job at the bank
The Legend of TomirisThe Legend of Tomiris · 2019
The Legend of Tomiris
★ 6.92019
MovieHistoryWar
This is the story of the life of the great queen of the steppe - legendary Tomiris. She is destined to become a skillful warrior, survive the loss of close people and unite the Scythian/Saka tribes under her authority.
Myn Bala: Warriors of the SteppeMyn Bala: Warriors of the Steppe · 2012
Myn Bala: Warriors of the Steppe
★ 7.12012
MovieActionAdventure
A universal story about the freedom of the human spirit and the struggle against slavery and despotism, about love, loss and betrayal. It is seen through the eyes of simple Kazakh kids and teenagers.
Dawn of the Great SteppeDawn of the Great Steppe · 2022
Dawn of the Great Steppe
★ 8.52022
MovieHistoryDrama
In the 16th century, during the Kazakh Khanate, Kasym Khan was the fourth ruler, often viewed as the greatest leader to unite the Kazakh tribes.
RacketeerRacketeer · 2007
Racketeer
★ 7.22007
MovieCrimeDrama
Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.
The LiquidatorThe Liquidator · 2011
The Liquidator
★ 4.52011
MovieActionThriller
A highly skilled bodyguard avenging his brother's untimely death uncovers a ring of corruption extending to the highest levels of society and government.
Racketeer III: New TimesRacketeer III: New Times · 2025
Racketeer III: New Times
★ 8.02025
MovieCrimeDrama
After serving time for the murder of his sworn enemy, Sayan is released from prison. The son of the murdered man, who gave his word to destroy Sayan, is already waiting for him at liberty. The choice has been made, but what will be the outcome?
DistrictsDistricts · 2016
Districts
★ 8.62016
MovieDramaCrime
Alma-Ata, 1987. The protagonist of the film is 16-year-old Arsen, who moves from the suburbs to the city center and goes to a new school. At the new school, he makes friends with classmates who are active participants in the so-called "District Movements". Along with this, Arsen faces street, teenage hierarchy and violence. And before him there is a choice, to become like everyone else or to remain true to himself.

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The Gentle Indifference of the WorldThe Gentle Indifference of the World · 2018
The Gentle Indifference of the World
★ 5.22018
MovieDrama
After her father's untimely death, Saltanat is forced to trade her idyllic countryside life for the cruel city. She has to find money to pay off the large family debt that her father left behind, in order to save her mother from jail. Friends since their village childhood, her loyal, but penniless admirer Kuandyk follows her just to make sure his sweetheart is safe. Saltanat's uncle introduces her to a possible groom, who promises to pay off her family's debts. But Saltanat's hopes are dashed, when she discovers that the men in this city don't keep their word. When Kuandyk tries to help Saltanat get the money through other ways, he ends up finding himself in more trouble than he bargained for. Although life keeps dealing them bad hands, Saltanat and Kuandyk never give up, no matter what the odds.

Executive Producer