Stars: Daniyar Alshinov, Asel Kaliyeva, Azamat Marklenov, Yerlan Prynsetov, Alamat Sakatov, Rustem Zhaniyamanov, Yerkebulan Daiyrov, Dulgya Akmolda | Written by Yernar Nurgaliyev, Daniyar Soltanbayev, Ilyas Toleu, Anuar Turizhigitov, Alisher Utev, Aybasov Zhandos | Directed by Yernar Nurgaliyev
We’ve reviewed films from all over the world, Estonia, Tunisia, Norway, Cambodia, even Mongolia. I’m fairly sure though that Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It is the first film from Kazakhstan that we’ve reviewed. How does this bloody black comedy from a country better known for producing Mma fighters than movies fare?
Dastan (Daniyar Alshinov) is stressed out by the thought that he’ll soon be a father. He’s even more stressed out by his wife Zhanna (Asel Kaliyeva) constantly nagging and screaming at him. So he decides that a weekend spent fishing with his buddies Arman (Azamat Marklenov) and Muram (Yerlan Prynsetov) is just what he needs. The fact none of...
We’ve reviewed films from all over the world, Estonia, Tunisia, Norway, Cambodia, even Mongolia. I’m fairly sure though that Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It is the first film from Kazakhstan that we’ve reviewed. How does this bloody black comedy from a country better known for producing Mma fighters than movies fare?
Dastan (Daniyar Alshinov) is stressed out by the thought that he’ll soon be a father. He’s even more stressed out by his wife Zhanna (Asel Kaliyeva) constantly nagging and screaming at him. So he decides that a weekend spent fishing with his buddies Arman (Azamat Marklenov) and Muram (Yerlan Prynsetov) is just what he needs. The fact none of...
- 2/25/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
CinemaSome of the most interesting films include 'Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes', 'Midnight', 'Wonderful Paradise' and 'Glasshouse'.Harish MallyaFor the first time, I had the honour and privilege of being invited as accredited press to Fantasia Festival (Aug 5 – Aug 25), one of the largest genre film festivals focusing on various Asian films as well as some of the most mind-blowing, eye catching premieres from across the world. The pandemic has opened new ways of hosting film festivals. Many of the premiere film festivals, including Marche du film, Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca International Film festival, International Film Festival of Rotterdam are following a hybrid model, with both in-person theatrical screenings as well as virtual online screenings. The good part is that you can watch the premieres directly from your home, but the challenge is that there will be too many films to watch within a short time. Well, that is how...
- 9/1/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Stars: Daniyar Alshinov, Asel Kaliyeva, Azamat Marklenov, Yerlan Prynsetov, Alamat Sakatov, Rustem Zhaniyamanov, Yerkebulan Daiyrov, Dulgya Akmolda | Written by Yernar Nurgaliyev, Daniyar Soltanbayev, Ilyas Toleu, Anuar Turizhigitov, Alisher Utev, Aybasov Zhandos | Directed by Yernar Nurgaliyev
We’ve reviewed films from all over the world, Estonia, Tunisia, Norway, Cambodia, even Mongolia. I’m fairly sure though that Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It is the first film from Kazakhstan that we’ve reviewed. How does this bloody black comedy from a country better known for producing Mma fighters than movies fare?
Dastan (Daniyar Alshinov) is stressed out by the thought that he’ll soon be a father. He’s even more stressed out by his wife Zhanna (Asel Kaliyeva) constantly nagging and screaming at him. So he decides that a weekend spent fishing with his buddies Arman (Azamat Marklenov) and Muram (Yerlan Prynsetov) is just what he needs. The fact none of...
We’ve reviewed films from all over the world, Estonia, Tunisia, Norway, Cambodia, even Mongolia. I’m fairly sure though that Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It is the first film from Kazakhstan that we’ve reviewed. How does this bloody black comedy from a country better known for producing Mma fighters than movies fare?
Dastan (Daniyar Alshinov) is stressed out by the thought that he’ll soon be a father. He’s even more stressed out by his wife Zhanna (Asel Kaliyeva) constantly nagging and screaming at him. So he decides that a weekend spent fishing with his buddies Arman (Azamat Marklenov) and Muram (Yerlan Prynsetov) is just what he needs. The fact none of...
- 8/10/2021
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
If you're a fan of Three Stooges-style silent slapstick but wish it came with a lot more gore, then, Sweetie, you won't believe what a treat you are in for with the latest from Kazakhstani director Yernar Nurgaliyev, which mixes physical comedy with a spring break vibe and throws in a handful of western and gangster elements for good measure. The result, while not always entirely successful, is most certainly never boring.
At its heart is the hapless and henpecked Dastan (Daniar Alshinov) - the gender definitions throughout the film are as broad as the comedy - who despite his heavily pregnant wife Zhanna's (Asel Kaliyeva) hectoring is determined to spend a day fishing with his buddies Arman (Azamat Marklenov) and Murat (Erlan Primbetov). The sensibilities of the superstitious Arman are clear from the off, given that he has a load of faulty blow-up sex dolls in the back of his van,...
At its heart is the hapless and henpecked Dastan (Daniar Alshinov) - the gender definitions throughout the film are as broad as the comedy - who despite his heavily pregnant wife Zhanna's (Asel Kaliyeva) hectoring is determined to spend a day fishing with his buddies Arman (Azamat Marklenov) and Murat (Erlan Primbetov). The sensibilities of the superstitious Arman are clear from the off, given that he has a load of faulty blow-up sex dolls in the back of his van,...
- 8/9/2021
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Quebec’s Fantasia Festival has unveiled the third and final wave of titles set to screen at this year’s 25th edition and announced that Takashi Miike’s latest feature “The Great Yokai War – Guardians,” will close the festival. The world premiere of Julien Knafo’s Quebec zombie flic “Brain Freeze” will open the festival following an Aug. 4 pre-fest screening of James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad.”
“The Great Yokai War- Guardians” is the follow-up to Fantasia 2006 opener “The Great Yoki War,” and unspools in a fantasy world of Japanese demons, kaiju and pop culture references which proved a hit in Montreal the first time around.
Other key titles featured in the third wave lineup include Lee Won-tae’s “The Devil’s Deal,” his first film since “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” won Sitges’ best film award in 2019. BAFTA-winner Paul Andrew Williams’ (“Murdered for Being Different”) “Bull,” a revenge thriller,...
“The Great Yokai War- Guardians” is the follow-up to Fantasia 2006 opener “The Great Yoki War,” and unspools in a fantasy world of Japanese demons, kaiju and pop culture references which proved a hit in Montreal the first time around.
Other key titles featured in the third wave lineup include Lee Won-tae’s “The Devil’s Deal,” his first film since “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” won Sitges’ best film award in 2019. BAFTA-winner Paul Andrew Williams’ (“Murdered for Being Different”) “Bull,” a revenge thriller,...
- 7/21/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center will unspool the 2021 edition Aug. 6-22 at Flc, kicking off with the premiere of “Escape From Mogadishu,” directed by Ryoo Seung-wa.
In all, 60 films will screen to audiences in person and virtually, with premieres of first and second features from directors for the feature film competition: “Anima”, “City of Lost Things”, “Hand Rolled Cigarette”, “Joint”, “Ten Months” and “Tiong Bahru Social Club”.
Hong Kong new wave director Ann Hui will receive the Variety Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award, and the festival will screen her film “The Story of Woo Viet” and Man Lim Chung’s pic on Hui, “Keep Rolling.”
The festival will introduce the section Asian American Focus, which will feature films including Aimee Long’s “A Shot Through the Wall.” The team behind the film will be present at the festival.
“Sensei, Would You Sit Beside Me?...
In all, 60 films will screen to audiences in person and virtually, with premieres of first and second features from directors for the feature film competition: “Anima”, “City of Lost Things”, “Hand Rolled Cigarette”, “Joint”, “Ten Months” and “Tiong Bahru Social Club”.
Hong Kong new wave director Ann Hui will receive the Variety Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award, and the festival will screen her film “The Story of Woo Viet” and Man Lim Chung’s pic on Hui, “Keep Rolling.”
The festival will introduce the section Asian American Focus, which will feature films including Aimee Long’s “A Shot Through the Wall.” The team behind the film will be present at the festival.
“Sensei, Would You Sit Beside Me?...
- 7/16/2021
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Kazakh feature by Yernar Nurgaliyev has also sold for German-speaking territories.
101 Films has acquired North American rights to Kazakh action-comedy Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It from Berlin-based sales company Media Move during the Pre-Cannes Screenings.
The UK-based distributor also has rights for the UK and Ireland. The feature has also sold to Hamburg-based Lighthouse Home Entertainment for German-speaking territories.
The film marks the international breakthrough of director Yernar Nurgaliyev and received its world premiere at the Warsaw Film Festival before going on to screen at Sitges and Tallinn Black Nights.
Produced by Kazakh outfit Art Dealers, the story...
101 Films has acquired North American rights to Kazakh action-comedy Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It from Berlin-based sales company Media Move during the Pre-Cannes Screenings.
The UK-based distributor also has rights for the UK and Ireland. The feature has also sold to Hamburg-based Lighthouse Home Entertainment for German-speaking territories.
The film marks the international breakthrough of director Yernar Nurgaliyev and received its world premiere at the Warsaw Film Festival before going on to screen at Sitges and Tallinn Black Nights.
Produced by Kazakh outfit Art Dealers, the story...
- 6/23/2021
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The largest genre film festival in South America, Fantaspoa, has unveiled the first half of its program for its seventeenth edition, running April 9-18. Scroll down for the full list.
Like last year, the fest has been forced to run online due to the ongoing pandemic. It will be held completely free of charge with films available to stream in Brazil via a renewed partnership with Brazilian horror streaming service Darkflix. Last year’s event attracted more than 67,000 viewers. While the films are geo-locked, and limited to 3,000 viewers per screening, Q&As and workshops will be available to view anywhere in the world.
There are 25 feature films confirmed to date, including three world premieres, five international premieres, and 10 Latin American premieres. Titles arrive from previous fests including San Sebastian, Rotterdam and Toronto.
This year’s fest has been supported by a special grant from the Brazilian government, which is...
Like last year, the fest has been forced to run online due to the ongoing pandemic. It will be held completely free of charge with films available to stream in Brazil via a renewed partnership with Brazilian horror streaming service Darkflix. Last year’s event attracted more than 67,000 viewers. While the films are geo-locked, and limited to 3,000 viewers per screening, Q&As and workshops will be available to view anywhere in the world.
There are 25 feature films confirmed to date, including three world premieres, five international premieres, and 10 Latin American premieres. Titles arrive from previous fests including San Sebastian, Rotterdam and Toronto.
This year’s fest has been supported by a special grant from the Brazilian government, which is...
- 3/8/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Since, for the past few years we have intensified our coverage of films that do not belong in the S/Se Asia or the Asean countries, we decided, for the first time, to have a list that deals with movies from outside these regions, essentially including movies from all Asian countries that do not belong in the aforementioned three. The list is probably the most diverse, as it includes films from Israel, Kazakhstan, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Palaistine and Kurdistan, although, expectedly, being one of the largest film industries in Asia, Iran has the lion’s share.
Without further ado, here are the best West Asian films of 2020, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2019, but since they mostly circulated in 2020, we decided to include them.
*By clicking on the title, you can read the full review of the film
20. The Death of Cinema and my Father
“The Death...
Without further ado, here are the best West Asian films of 2020, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2019, but since they mostly circulated in 2020, we decided to include them.
*By clicking on the title, you can read the full review of the film
20. The Death of Cinema and my Father
“The Death...
- 12/22/2020
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
One of the most bonkers films brewed in the genre kitchen this year is the Kazakhstan horror-sprinkled comedy ‘Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It’ directed by Yernar Nurgaliyev, a name to remember and watch for in the future. Nurgaliyev is not exactly a newcomer, but this is his first feature length film that crossed the borders of his native Kazakhstan to hit international festivals, clicking with the genre-drawn audiences. The film had its world premiere at the Warsaw Film festival back in October after which it screened in Sitges. We caught up with it at PÖFF in the ‘Midnight Shivers’ section.
Echoing the tropes from popular films around the turn of the millennium, ‘Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It’ is borrowing bits and pieces from many places, becoming a cabinet of curiosities of sorts. At the same time, it is as Kazakh as it can be, on one side mirroring the societal norms and values,...
Echoing the tropes from popular films around the turn of the millennium, ‘Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It’ is borrowing bits and pieces from many places, becoming a cabinet of curiosities of sorts. At the same time, it is as Kazakh as it can be, on one side mirroring the societal norms and values,...
- 12/2/2020
- by Marina D. Richter
- AsianMoviePulse
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