Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Born
7 August 1982 (43)
Place of Birth
Dzhezkazgan, Kazakh SSR, USSR (now Kazakhstan)
Also known as
Adilhan Yerzhanov, Adilkhan Erzhanov
Biography
Adilkhan Yerzhanov (Kazakh: Әділхан Ержанов; born August 7, 1982; Dzhezkazgan) is a Kazakh filmmaker, screenwriter, editor and producer. Member of the European Film Academy (since 2018). In 2009 he graduated from Kazakh National Academy of Arts with the major in “Film directing”. Adilkhan Yerzhanov is a two-time participant of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Program (“The Owners”, 2014, Official Selection, and “The Gentle Indifference of the World”, 2018, Un Certain Regard Section). Winner ...
Adilkhan Yerzhanov (Kazakh: Әділхан Ержанов; born August 7, 1982; Dzhezkazgan) is a Kazakh filmmaker, screenwriter, editor and producer. Member of the European Film Academy (since 2018). In 2009 he graduated from Kazakh National Academy of Arts with the major in “Film directing”. Adilkhan Yerzhanov is a two-time participant of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Program (“The Owners”, 2014, Official Selection, and “The Gentle Indifference of the World”, 2018, Un Certain Regard Section). Winner of “Asia Pacific Screen Awards-2019” (often referred to as “Asian “Oscars”) for “Achievement in Directing” for “A Dark, Dark Man” film. “The Owners” and “The Gentle Indifference of the World” were nominated for Asia Pacific Screen Award ("Best Feature Film", "Best Screenplay", "Achievement in Cinematography"). All of his films were premiered and awarded at many international film festivals. “The Owners” film was included in the 100 Best Asian Films catalogue, published in 2015 by Busan International Film Festival.
Filmography (23)
Moor
2026
🎬 Director
Turgaud
2026
🎬 Director
Kazakh Scary Tales
2025
Cadet
2024
Steppenwolf
2024
Ademoka’s Education
2022
Goliath
2022
The Return of Zoya
2022
🎬 Director
The Assault
2022
Herd Immunity
2021
Ulbolsyn
2020
A Dark, Dark Man
2020
Yellow Cat
2020
Atbai’s Fight
2019
🎬 Director
The Gentle Indifference of the World
2018
Night God
2018
🎬 Director
The Plague at the Karatas Village
2016
The Story of Kazakh Cinema – Underground of Kazakhfilm
2015
The Owners
2014
The Constructors
2013
🎬 Director
Realtor
2011
🎬 DirectorKaratas
2009
🎬 Director
Bakhytzhamal
2007
🎬 Director