Songs of Abai (1946)
Overview
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.
Cast
Kapan Badyrov
Aidar
Serke Kozhamkulov
Kozhamkulov
Yeleubai Umurzakov
Erden
Shaken Aimanov
Sharip
Oleg Zhakov
Dolgopolov - Nifont Ivanovich
Amina Umurzakova
Azhar
Dariga Tnalina
Yerkezhan: Abay's young wife (uncredited)
Tamara Kosubayeva
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