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Lady Zhibek

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1972 | 143 min | Romance, Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. A good pick for a cozy night in. Liked The French Lieutenant's Woman or Anna Karenina? This is a good next one.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.

Kyz-Zhibek - Kazakh poetic folk legend of the 16th century, tells about the period in the Kazakh nation when the people suffered from bloody feuds. In those times each province of the Kazakh nation had its own Khan and each tried to supersede the other. The love story of Tolegen, the brave warrior, and the beauty Zhibek ends tragically because of inter-family strife. Tolegen is foully murdered by Bekejan (the batyr, or nobleman, of the rival family), who earlier strived for the hand of Zhibek. Zhibek commits suicide after learning about the death of Tolegen.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sultan Khodzhikov

  • Asanali AshimovBekezhan
  • Anuarbek MoldabekovShege
  • Kuman TastanbekovTulegen
  • Meruert UtekeshevaZhibek
  • Kenenbay KozhabekovSyrlyday
  • Gulfairus IsmailovaAygoz
  • Farida SharipovaKerdez
  • Idris NogajbayevKarshiga
  • Kauken KenzhetayevBazarday
  • Sabira MaykanovaKamka