Kazakhstan is tearing it up!

It’s becoming impossible to keep track of all the ultra-violent action thrillers that have recently emerged from this exotic Central Asian country. They’re gory and raw, but that’s not all – they also tackle powerful social issues rooted in Kazakhstani reality, such as corruption, crime and gender discrimination. Here are our top picks of Kazakhstan's new wave.

Sicko

Sicko

Local title
Haiglane
Director
Aitore Zholdaskali
Country
Kazakhstan
Zhaza

Zhaza

Local title
Karistus
Director
Darkhan Tulegenov
Country
Kazakhstan