Myn Bala (, Jaujürek myñ bala) is a 2011 Kazakh historical dramatic film depicting the eighteenth century war fought between the Kazakhs and the Dzungar Khanate, culminating in the Battle of Añyraqai. The film was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence from the Soviet Union. Its production cost over $7 million (USD).
The film was selected as the Kazakhstani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist.
Cast Asylkhan Tulepov - Sartai Batyr Ayan Otepbergen - Taimas Kuralai Anarbekova - Korlan Tletked Meyramov - Nazar Toleubek Aralbay - Rakhimzhan Aliya Anuarbek - Zere Nurlan Alimzhanov - Kasym Berik Aitzhanov - Abulkhair Khan
See also List of Asian historical drama films List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Kazakhstani submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
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