Umirzak Shmanov

Movies

Summer 1941
Production Design
Beginning of the Great Patriotic War. Lieutenant Adi Sharipov, together with his platoon, cover the retreat of the regimental headquarters and remain surrounded, behind enemy lines. The enemy drives the squad into the swamp. Fear of the unknown, despondency and doubt haunt the fighters until they realize that waiting and inaction will destroy the squad faster than enemy bullets.
Ompa
Production Design
A story about two friends-pilots who despite of having a bit of trouble with luck don't give up on hope & optimism.
Abai
Хазрет
Opera movie
Passions
Blonde Lilia and brunette Violetta are fascinated by horse racing, and the young racers are more than a little attracted to them, too. However, the worlds of sporting and romance don't always coexist peacefully as the two girls learn the hard way through a series of touching, surreal, and sometimes heartbreaking encounters. One of the most beautifully photographed Russian films in recent years, this acclaimed modern classic was hailed at numerous film festivals including the Berlin Film Festival and Russia's Kinotavr Festival, where it won the Jury and Critics Prizes. Amazon
Begushchaya mishen
Production Design
Sanzhar finds himself in very tricky situation after the December events in 1986.
The Fall of Otrar
A staggering historical epic about the intrigue and turmoil of the East Asian civilization of Otrar, before its systematic destruction at the hands of Genghis Khan.
Change of Fortune
clerk
A lawyer defends a wealthy woman accused of murder. She claims it was self-defense. The lawyer is not sure.
Change of Fortune
Production Design
A lawyer defends a wealthy woman accused of murder. She claims it was self-defense. The lawyer is not sure.