Zugzwang

Beck is ready to fight for his feelings at any cost, by coincidence involved in a brawl and standing up for a friend, he finds himself in a maelstrom of events that radically change his life. By helping friends solve problems related to the sale of land, our hero realizes that this is his chance to play his game. Life takes on a new breath, events change like in a kaleidoscope, the stakes are getting higher, and business is more dangerous. Our hero's career is making new turns up, he is not stopped by any criminal showdowns or dastardly attacks, he becomes recognizable by the fathers of the city. But all these are just steps towards the ultimate goal - to be together with your girlfriend...

Directed by Igor Tsay, Zugzwang leans on a strong ensemble — Nurlan Turashev, Rashad Mammadov, Robert Kuhn — 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 drama titles of 2011.