SYNOPSIS

The screen adaptation of the first part of the iconic trilogy “The Nomads” by the Kazakh classic Ilyas Esenberlin, “Kazakh Khanate. The Diamond Sword” tells the story of the struggle that led to the founding of the first independent state of the Kazakh nation. Directed by the award-winning film director Rustem Abdrash it was released theatrically in Kazakhstan. It enjoyed enormous popularity among the audience and the critical acclaim. Diamond Sword is a large-scale historical drama of first Kazakh Khans, which BBC called "Kazakh Game of Thrones". The action takes place in the XV century, and the plot demonstrates the key events in formation of Kazakh statehood under the leadership of Khans Zhanibek and Kerey.