Safuan Shaimerdenov
Also Known As: Сафуан Шаймерденов, Сафуан Шөймерденов, Сафуан Рысбайұлы, Safuan Shaimerdenov, Safuan Rysbaiuly
Biography: Safuan Shaimerdenov is a renowned Kazakh actor and a distinguished figure in theatre and cinema. He was born on January 25, 1960, in the Karkaraly district of Karaganda region, Kazakhstan. In 1982, he graduated from the Kurmangazy State Conservatory in Almaty, majoring in acting. On stage, Safuan Shaimerdenov has performed many leading roles, earning a special place in the hearts of audiences. His acting talent and strong stage presence have made him one of the prominent figures in Kazakh theatre. In addition to his theatrical work, he has also played leading roles in several films. His contributions have made a significant impact on the development of Kazakh art, and his name continues to be remembered and cherished by fans of the performing arts.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Karkaraly district of Karaganda region, Kazakhstan.
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Birthday: January 25, 1960
Age: 65 years old
Gender: Male
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My Dear Children

Overview: Amidst the plains of the Kazakhstan steppes lives a mother and Eldon, the youngest of her five grown-up children. Whilst his four siblings have all married and left home, he and his mother live a simple, traditional existence. However when Eldon announces he has met the love of his life, his mother embarks on a tour of her four other children's homes in search of money for the wedding. As we follow the lovable but demanding mum through the four very different lives, we get a heartwarming family comedy that brilliantly contrasts modern-day and traditional life in Kazakhstan with humor and insight.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2009-03-19
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Island. An Unforgettable Journey

Overview: To clear himself of charges of embezzling a large sum of state funds, Zhomart travels to Thailand in search of the former director of a construction company. Finding his ex-boss is no easy task, and along the way, Zhomart faces many challenges — from venomous insects to local pirates.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2025-04-29
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Abai

Overview: An epic drama about the life, love and creativity of the Kazakh poet Abai (1845-1904), an educator, thinker and politician of the 19th century.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 1995-08-07
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Heist He Wrote

Overview: The plot revolves around the fascinating and dangerous adventures of four friends who stole 10 million euros from the Chinese Triad. The main character of the film works in one of the Kazakh banks and is a classic representative of the "office plankton". He dreams of more and suddenly his dreams lead to the fact that he and his friends fall into the hands of corrupt police officers with suspicion of an attempted bank robbery
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2014-11-06
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ToyHana

Overview: Kazakhstan banned all yours. No weddings, kudalyk and anniversaries. A department has been created to combat aphids, which catches and punishes artists. But someone still continues to arrange illegal holidays. And now the main characters need to find the mysterious organizer of the underground toy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2020-08-11
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The Crying Steppe

Overview: In the 1920-30s, 70% of the indigenous population died from the Great Famine created by the Bolsheviks in Kazakhstan. Overcoming the dreadful fear of death and despair, an eagle hunter's family from a Kazakh village in the highlands is trying to stay alive in the midst of the fierce winter and face a moral choice, to die as human beings or to survive at any cost, transgressing the human decency.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2020-12-11
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Milk Sour Cream Cottage Cheese

Overview: One day, the most ordinary bank employee wakes up in a completely unfamiliar place. It turns out that she will be able to return to her familiar world if she learns... milking a cow and cooking cottage cheese! Meanwhile, no one is looking for her at home or at work. Because an old friend replaced her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 2013-07-04
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Qara Bala

Overview: In a Kazakh village of the 1930s, Qara Bala is a beloved young man, the pride of his mother and the village. His future is already planned with a bride chosen for him, but everything changes when he falls in love with a married woman — Balgyng. This forbidden love clashes with the harsh realities of traditional society, and Qara Bala must decide between his heart’s desire and the expectations of the community.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kk
Release Date: 1994-08-11
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