"Movie concert named 'Saken' is officially introduced to the museum in Astana"
In a unique blend of artistic cinema, documentary, and theater, united by music, the film-concert "Saken" is set to be released in cinemas across Kazakhstan on August 7. This multilingual project, created last year to mark the 130th birthday of Saken Seifullin, promises to be a significant event in the country's cultural life.
Kanat Zhumisov, who also served as the scriptwriter and director of the project, plays the adult Saken, with Birjan Zhumisov portraying the younger version. Qumarbek Qaltai plays Ilyas, and Aibol Shakirzhanov portrays Beimbet. The film reflects the fate and tragedy of Kazakh intelligentsia, serving as an educational tool for youth to learn about the country's outstanding figures.
The film features the images of three outstanding personalities - Saken, Ilyas, and Beimbet, who were born in the same year. It includes the songs "Tau isinde", "Bizdin jaqta", "Aqsaq kiik", "Kokshatau", performed by various artists including Kanat Zhunisov and Zamzagul Smagulova.
Narsyn Orleu handled the cinematography and editing, Shynar Elemebaeva did the art, Guldana Rakhmatulah took care of makeup, Narzhol Orleu handled graphics, Olzhas Dälelkhan served as the choreographer and musical editor, and Oljas Dälelkhan serves as the sound engineer for the film.
The off-screen text in the film is read by Sitora Anvarova, Bіrjan Žūnisov, and Oljas Dälelkhan. The English version of the film is translated by Arūjan Žūnisova and voiced by Nurbek Kamena, the Turkish version is translated by Baljan Isabekova and voiced by Ädil Üzakov, and the Russian version is translated by Güljan Äbdibaeva and Arūjan Kanatkyzy and voiced by People's Artist of Kazakhstan Syrim Qashqabayev.
The Saken Seifullin Museum in the capital held a presentation of the multilingual film-concert "Saken". The event was attended by state and public figures Oralbay Abdikarimov, Beibit Mamyrayev, Serik Turgynbekuly, Rosa Asylbekova, Asylgul Abish, actors in the film-concert, and museum staff.
The film is expected to provide a spiritually significant work for society, in contrast to many commercial films currently being made. It aims to help the audience feel the spirit of the Kazakh people and to emphasize the importance of remembering and honoring the country's cultural heritage. Dr. Marat Absemotov, director of S. Seifullin Museum, emphasized that the lives of Saken, Ilyas, and Beimbet are role models.
Saida Sagynova plays Saken's beloved in the film. The film also includes a traditional song "Bir bala", Abiken Hasenov's "Qoñyr" kuy, and a composition "Üsh arys" based on poems by Kaikimbek Salykova (music by M. Eginbaev).
This unique film-concert promises to be a must-watch for anyone interested in Kazakh culture and history. It serves as a testament to the country's rich artistic heritage and the enduring legacy of its outstanding figures.
- The film-concert "Saken," which blends artistic cinema, documentary, and theater, is not only united by music but also touches upon the realms of lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, books, entertainment, celebrities, music, and pop-culture, as it reflects the fate and tragedy of Kazakh intelligentsia.
- The film features various renowned artists like Kanat Zhunisov, Zamzagul Smagulova, and Saida Sagynova, making it a significant event not just in Kazakhstan's cultural life but also in the realm of fashion-and-beauty and music.
- The film-concert "Saken" serves as an educational tool for youth to learn about the country's outstanding figures like Saken, Ilyas, and Beimbet, and it showcases the richness of Kazakh culture and history, particularly in the sectors of books and pop-culture.
- The film-concert, filled with songs like "Tau isinde," "Bizdin jaqta," and "Aqsaq kiik," promises to be a must-watch for those who appreciate the fusion of entertainment and music, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring the country's cultural heritage.
