Native Dancer
Originally released in 2008. Native Dancer is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Gulshat Omarova. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Neisipkul Omarbekova, Farkhad Amankulov, and Almat Ayanov
Synopsis
Aidai the baksy, or witch doctor, lives in the mountains and helps people. She uses mysterious actions to cure the sick and to give infertile couples children. As capitalist forces begin to encroach on tradition, the first casualty is any culture's most fundamental inheritance - land. The healer has to leave her land because the mob thinks the location is suitable for a filling station. A harsh battle between supernatural good and earthly evil ensues.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
KK
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KK
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- CTB Film Company
- Kazakhfilm Studios
- Les Petites Lumieres
- Kinofabrika
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native Dancer about?
Aidai the baksy, or witch doctor, lives in the mountains and helps people. She uses mysterious actions to cure the sick and to give infertile couples children. As capitalist forces begin to encroac...
Who directed Native Dancer?
Native Dancer was directed by Gulshat Omarova.
How long is Native Dancer?
Native Dancer has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Native Dancer released?
Native Dancer was released on June 3, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Native Dancer?
The main cast of Native Dancer includes Neisipkul Omarbekova, Farkhad Amankulov, Almat Ayanov, Nurlan Alimzhanov, Tulepbergen Baisakalov.