Askar Uzabaev

Askar Uzabaev (Kazakh: Асқар Ұзабаев; born 7 April 1983; Alma-Ata) is a Kazakh film director and founder of the Almaty-based 567 Creative Laboratory Studio production company is already well-established in his home country. He has directed 16 films, many of which have been box-office hits. He has also written the screenplays for ten films and has produced four.

Ninety One (2017)

A drama about formation of famous Kazakhstan boy band 'Ninety One'.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Azamat Zenkaev  •  Daniyar Kulumshin  •  Dulat Muhametkaliev  •  Azamat Ashmakin

A drama about formation of famous Kazakhstan boy band 'Ninety One'.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Azamat Zenkaev  •  Daniyar Kulumshin  •  Dulat Muhametkaliev  •  Azamat Ashmakin

Five Reasons Not to Fall in Love with a Kazakh (2017)

After studying abroad, the willful and independent Dinara plans to marry the Frenchman Jules. Parents don't like her choice, so the heroine gives money to the cab driver Darkhan, who has to pretend to be her boyfriend with a horrible temper. In this way, mom and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Assel Sadvakasova  •  Nurzhan Sadybekov  •  Morgan Segi

After studying abroad, the willful and independent Dinara plans to marry the Frenchman Jules. Parents don't like her choice, so the heroine gives money to the cab driver Darkhan, who has to pretend to be her boyfriend with a horrible temper. In this way, mom and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Assel Sadvakasova  •  Nurzhan Sadybekov  •  Morgan Segi

Daughter-in-Law Is Also A Human (2017)

The story of a daughter-in-law whose relationship with her mother-in-law reaches its boiling point. The main character, who for many years endured not only the sharp remarks of her husband's mother, but also the frequent belittling of her status, decides to file ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Assel Sadvakasova  •  Abunasyr Serikov  •  Danagul Temirsultanova  •  Daniyar Alshinov

The story of a daughter-in-law whose relationship with her mother-in-law reaches its boiling point. The main character, who for many years endured not only the sharp remarks of her husband's mother, but also the frequent belittling of her status, decides to file ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Assel Sadvakasova  •  Abunasyr Serikov  •  Danagul Temirsultanova  •  Daniyar Alshinov

Glamour Is For Fools (2016)

19 year old Ulzhan runs away from her village to meet her sister in Almaty and become a social media influencer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev  •  Rinat Safarov
CAST:  Akbota-Nur Seitmagambet  •  Dauren Aidarkulov  •  Assel Akbarova  •  Gulnara Silbayeva

19 year old Ulzhan runs away from her village to meet her sister in Almaty and become a social media influencer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev  •  Rinat Safarov
CAST:  Akbota-Nur Seitmagambet  •  Dauren Aidarkulov  •  Assel Akbarova  •  Gulnara Silbayeva

The Way (2014)

A story about self-taught street fighter who works in the Almaty flea market at day time and takes part in underground fights at night.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Yerzhan Tusupov  •  Ye Zho  •  Farkhad Abdraimov  •  Aynur Ilyasova

A story about self-taught street fighter who works in the Almaty flea market at day time and takes part in underground fights at night.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Yerzhan Tusupov  •  Ye Zho  •  Farkhad Abdraimov  •  Aynur Ilyasova

Cocktail for the Star (2010)

A story about young struggling talent from province who dreams about a career of singer and madly in love with famous artist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Moldir Auelbekova  •  Meyrambek Besbaev  •  Bayan Alaguzova  •  Zattybek Kolbosynov

A story about young struggling talent from province who dreams about a career of singer and madly in love with famous artist.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Moldir Auelbekova  •  Meyrambek Besbaev  •  Bayan Alaguzova  •  Zattybek Kolbosynov

Look Out, Cow! (2014)

In 1993 in Alma-Ata, a young fatty girl and student Aigul, nicknamed the Cow, suffers from the constant taunts of her classmates. Like the other girls, the heroine is in love with a handsome boy from their class, Marlen. At one of the parties, she confesses her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Bayan Alaguzova  •  Azamat Satybaldy  •  Aygul Imanbaeva

In 1993 in Alma-Ata, a young fatty girl and student Aigul, nicknamed the Cow, suffers from the constant taunts of her classmates. Like the other girls, the heroine is in love with a handsome boy from their class, Marlen. At one of the parties, she confesses her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Bayan Alaguzova  •  Azamat Satybaldy  •  Aygul Imanbaeva

The Kazbat Soldiers (2019)

A film about the feat of 17 soldiers of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (now the National Guard), who died on April 7, 1995 on the Tajik-Afghan border while protecting the external borders of the CIS.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Dauren Sergazin  •  Rinat Doshibekov  •  Halyk Rakhat  •  Dias Myrzakhmet

A film about the feat of 17 soldiers of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (now the National Guard), who died on April 7, 1995 on the Tajik-Afghan border while protecting the external borders of the CIS.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Dauren Sergazin  •  Rinat Doshibekov  •  Halyk Rakhat  •  Dias Myrzakhmet

Happiness (2022)

For her job as an influencer, she wears orange and a broad smile. The “Happiness” brand is her doctrine, but her home is a dark place where brute force has ruled for years. This film shows us what it costs to escape the trap of misogyny.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Laura Myrzakhmetova  •  Yerbolat Alkozha  •  Almagul Kazikhan  •  Shynar Zhanysbekova

For her job as an influencer, she wears orange and a broad smile. The “Happiness” brand is her doctrine, but her home is a dark place where brute force has ruled for years. This film shows us what it costs to escape the trap of misogyny.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Laura Myrzakhmetova  •  Yerbolat Alkozha  •  Almagul Kazikhan  •  Shynar Zhanysbekova

The Fountain (2018)

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DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Daribek Lesbekov  •  Sharip Serik  •  Dinara Baktybayeva  •  Eldar Shibanov

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DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Daribek Lesbekov  •  Sharip Serik  •  Dinara Baktybayeva  •  Eldar Shibanov

Batyrlar (2020)

Karasai's parent Altynai prepares his son for subsequent participation in battles from an early age, teaching the boy various martial arts and skills. The boy willingly listens to his father's recommendations, and already in childhood he confidently uses a whip and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Nazar Sultanbaev  •  Erzhan Nurymbet  •  Murat Bissenbin  •  Samal Yeslyamova

Karasai's parent Altynai prepares his son for subsequent participation in battles from an early age, teaching the boy various martial arts and skills. The boy willingly listens to his father's recommendations, and already in childhood he confidently uses a whip and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Nazar Sultanbaev  •  Erzhan Nurymbet  •  Murat Bissenbin  •  Samal Yeslyamova

Daughter-in-Law Is Also A Human 2 (2018)

In the festive turmoil between children's matinees, corporate parties and feasts, the deeply pregnant Aizhan and the recently hired Maksat will pass a test of their feelings and especially feel each other, as they swap bodies on a random occasion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Daniyar Alshinov  •  Assel Sadvakasova  •  Danagul Temirsultanova  •  Abunasyr Serikov

In the festive turmoil between children's matinees, corporate parties and feasts, the deeply pregnant Aizhan and the recently hired Maksat will pass a test of their feelings and especially feel each other, as they swap bodies on a random occasion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Daniyar Alshinov  •  Assel Sadvakasova  •  Danagul Temirsultanova  •  Abunasyr Serikov

Тёща (2023)

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DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Larisa Guzeeva  •  Garik Kharlamov

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DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Larisa Guzeeva  •  Garik Kharlamov

Tyoshcha (2023)

Strong-willed Olga Nikolaevna is the boss at home and at work. The only one who breaks the order in her life is her son-in-law-like nothing else. Then one day, the flurry of mutual claims becomes so great that right on a family holiday, the situation gets out of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Larisa Guzeeva  •  Mark Bogatyrev  •  Nastasya Samburskaya  •  Anna Ukolova

Strong-willed Olga Nikolaevna is the boss at home and at work. The only one who breaks the order in her life is her son-in-law-like nothing else. Then one day, the flurry of mutual claims becomes so great that right on a family holiday, the situation gets out of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Askar Uzabaev
CAST:  Larisa Guzeeva  •  Mark Bogatyrev  •  Nastasya Samburskaya  •  Anna Ukolova