On September 24, “7 Karakshy” was released in cinemas across Kazakhstan, becoming the third film backed by Tolqyn Film Fund to reach the big screen. Directed by Kuka Beisek, the adventure action film takes viewers into a parallel reality where seven heroes must prevent nuclear explosions at the Semipalatinsk Test Site and change the course of history.
The film’s dynamic scenes are the result of months of preparation. Casting took two and a half months, with around 80 candidates considered. Sharifbek Zakirov was among the first to join the cast and lost 10–12 kilograms in a month for the role.
Indira Sabirova spent two months preparing for a large-scale fight scene in a train car. Together with stunt performers, she rehearsed every move and the fight choreography in the training hall. Filming the scene itself took two days.
For the train chase sequence, the crew rented a real five-car train. Before filming began, the train was repainted, underwent technical maintenance, and had its braking system adjusted.
“7 Karakshy” blends action, humor and crime-film style with an unconventional take on one of the most tragic chapters in Kazakhstan’s history. The film was produced with the participation and financial support of Tolqyn Film Fund, managed by Dasco Capital.
