Qazaq

Qazaq is a documentary focusing on the process of establishing a new nation after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The film examines the specific obstacles and misunderstandings encountered by the final republic to declare its independence, detailing the struggles involved in rebuilding a country from the ground up.

Directed by Igor Lopatonok, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Vadim Gasanov, the production was handled by Global Tree Pictures in the United States. The film was produced by Oliver Stone, Vera Tomilova, and Lopatonok. The cast features appearances by the director and Oliver Stone, alongside Nursultan Nazarbayev and Dariga Nazarbayeva. The movie has a total runtime of 113 minutes and was released on January 1, 2024.