Lady Zhibek

A slow, sorrowful folk epic where doomed love plays out against a backdrop of feuding clans and inevitable tragedy.

Directed by

Sultan Khodzhikov

Genres

Romance, Drama, History

Starring

Asanali Ashimov, Anuarbek Moldabekov, Kuman Tastanbekov

Overview

Kyz-Zhibek - Kazakh poetic folk legend of the 16th century, tells about the period in the Kazakh nation when the people suffered from bloody feuds. In those times each province of the Kazakh nation had its own Khan and each tried to supersede the other. The love story of Tolegen, the brave warrior, and the beauty Zhibek ends tragically because of inter-family strife. Tolegen is foully murdered by Bekejan (the batyr, or nobleman, of the rival family), who earlier strived for the hand of Zhibek. Zhibek commits suicide after learning about the death of Tolegen.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, death, family

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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