Mirzhakyp. Wake Up, Kazakh!

Mirzhakip Dulatuly, a poet, writer, orator, figure of Alash, encountered enormous obstacles while writing, printing, and distributing his first book, "Awake, Kazakhty". A 23-year-old man, who was already under the influence of the royal authorities for his participation in the organization of the Karkaraly newspaper and for writing sharp articles in the "Serke" newspaper, takes a risky step and publishes his book. In 1909, it became a major event that shocked the Kazakh society.

Directed by Murat Yeszhan, Mirzhakyp. Wake Up, Kazakh! leans on a strong ensemble — Бақыт Қажбаев, Maksat Sabitov, Baigali Yesenaliev — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2023.