Berlin, 12 November 2026– The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Germany, in cooperation with the Shaken Aimanov Kazakhfilm Film Studio, organised the Days of Kazakh Cinema. The screenings took place at the CineStar cinema on Alexanderplatz, one of the German capital’s best-known cultural venues.
The programme featured two acclaimed feature films: „ Kazakh Khanate: The Diamond Sword“, directed by Rustem Abdrashov, and „ Zheruyik“, directed by Slambek Tauekel. Both productions offer insights into the history of Kazakh statehood, national identity and the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people.
Based on the literary work by Ilyas Yessenberlin, the historical film epic „Kazakh Khanate: The Diamond Sword“ introduced audiences to the establishment of the Kazakh Khanate and the historical foundations of Kazakh statehood.
The screening of „ Zheruyik“ carried particular symbolic significance in the context of the 85th anniversary of the mass deportations of various ethnic communities to Kazakhstan, including Germans, Koreans, Turks, Chechens, Kurds and other peoples. The film illustrates how, amid the hardships of that period, the compassion, solidarity and mutual support shown by the Kazakh people helped lay the foundations for the peaceful and tolerant multiethnic society of modern Kazakhstan.
The participation of Rustem Abdrashov, director of „ Kazakh Khanate: The Diamond Sword“, alongside representatives of the Kazakhfilm Film Studio, generated considerable interest among the German audience. They engaged directly with attendees, shared insights into their work and answered a range of questions.
The event marked another meaningful contribution to strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and Germany. It also provided an opportunity for the German public to gain a deeper understanding of Kazakhstan’s history, culture and cinematic heritage.
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