Timur Zhaksylykov

Writing

Timur Zhaksylykov

Acting credits

Behind the camera

The Legend of Tomiris poster
6.9

This is the story of the life of the great queen of the steppe - legendary Tomiris. She is destined to become a skillful warrior, survive the loss of close people and unite the Scythian/Saka tribes under her authority.

The Legend of Tomiris

2019

Racketeer poster
7.2

Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.

Racketeer

2007

Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword poster
4.6

Set in the 15th century, the story follows the formation of the Kazakh state after the death of Genghis Khan and the usurpation of power by one of Khan's descendants, leading the sultans Kerei and Janibek to resort to some nomadic tribes to remove the usurper, hoping for a better life and freedom.

Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword

2017

Kazakh Khanate: The Golden Throne poster
5.2

XV century. In the vast expanses of Eurasia, the descendants of Genghis Khan create their own state. The promised land of Kazakh Khanate is resisting its enemies..

Kazakh Khanate: The Golden Throne

2019

Zero poster
NR

Baglan, a member of the popular vocal group "Gigitter", lives a normal life, performs a lot, communicates with friends, takes care of his family.

Zero

2023

The Liquidator poster
4.5

A highly skilled bodyguard avenging his brother's untimely death uncovers a ring of corruption extending to the highest levels of society and government.

The Liquidator

2011

Myn Bala: Warriors of the Steppe poster
7.1

A universal story about the freedom of the human spirit and the struggle against slavery and despotism, about love, loss and betrayal. It is seen through the eyes of simple Kazakh kids and teenagers.

Myn Bala: Warriors of the Steppe

2012

Strayed poster
3.8

The main character, his wife and small son lose their way and become stuck on a country road. As a result, they have to spend the night in their car. The following morning, the main character awakens alone, his wife and son having mysteriously disappeared. His preliminary searches bring the hero to a small lonely house, in which an old man and a young woman live. It seems that these strange tenants know about him and his family but try to hide their knowledge. For what reason?

Strayed

2009

Districts poster
9.0

Alma-Ata, 1987. The protagonist of the film is 16-year-old Arsen, who moves from the suburbs to the city center and goes to a new school. At the new school, he makes friends with classmates who are active participants in the so-called "District Movements". Along with this, Arsen faces street, teenage hierarchy and violence. And before him there is a choice, to become like everyone else or to remain true to himself.

Districts

2016

Alone poster
6.0

A young woman lives in a big weird and empty city. There is no other humans, no noise from the streets and no sounds of nature. The only one who shares her loneliness is her little daughter. They do everything together, draw, play and read fairy tales every night. But their perfect world drastically changes when they notice someone else’s presence.

Alone

2017

Karaman poster
NR

A team of "black diggers" goes in search of a golden statue hidden deep in the mountains. The guys are joined by a local gamekeeper, who promises to show them the way to the treasure. However, the further the characters advance, the more terrible things happen.

Karaman

2018

The Leader's Way. Astana poster
NR

The president Nursultan Nazarbayev announces the transfer of the capital from Almaty to Akmola. Task is almost impossible: to transfer the capital from Alatau highland to the boundless steppes of Saryarka in a short time.

The Leader's Way. Astana

2018

The Road to Mother poster
6.6

When the Soviets impose new ways of collective farming and permanent settlements on a region of nomadic dwellers, young Ilyas is separated from his mother, Mariam. Through decades of war, mother and son persevere in their efforts to be reunited.

The Road to Mother

2016

Businessmen poster
8.2

Events in the "Businessmen" unfold in the era of the 90's, when the country is experiencing an economic crisis. Heroes of the film are among the first who stood at the origins of market relations in Kazakhstan.

Businessmen

2018

Racketeer 2 poster
7.3

Sayan has survived the accident but 10 years later the past comes after him.

Racketeer 2

2015

Boxer poster
NR

The story of Serik Sapiev, a two—time world champion and winner of Olympic gold.

Boxer

2021