Songs of Abai

Name: Songs of Abai
Genre: Drama
Released: 1946-01-20
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Kalibek Kuanyshbayev, Kapan Badyrov, Serke Kozhamkulov, Yeleubai Umurzakov, Shaken Aimanov

January 20, 1946
Directed by
Grigoriy Roshal

The screen adaptation of the novel "Abai" by Mukhtar Auezov recreates the story of prominent Kazakh poet and philosopher Abay Kunanbayev. The famous Kazakh poet became friends with the Russian exile, scientist Nifont Dolgopolov. Under the influence of their growing friendship, Abai formed some of his academic ideas and principles.