The Land of Our Fathers (1966)

The Land of Our Fathers is one of the outstanding Kazakh films of the Soviet epoch. Since it was shot during the Thaw, the director was able to portray truly national characters and their resistance to the Soviet ideology. This was indeed a bold decision on the part of the director, considering the possible repercussions. Alongside with the references to Muslim customs and the typical Kazakh landscape, the film encapsulates the ethical codes reaffirming the meaning of the Kazakh worldview and values.