Nomad (2005 film)
Nomad The Warrior Kazakh , Kpendiler is a 2005 Kazakh historical epic film written and coproduced by Rustam Ibragimbekov, executiveproduced by Milo Forman and directed by Sergei Bodrov, Ivan Passer and Talgat Temenov. It was released on March 16, 2007 in North America, distributed by The Weinstein Company. The film has been shot in two versions in Kazakh by Temenov for distribution in Kazakhstan and in English by Passer and Bodrov for distribution worldwide. The government of Kazakhstan investedmillion in the movie production, making it the most expensive Kazakh film ever made. Nomad was Kazakhstans official entry for Best Foreign Language Film for the 79th Academy Awards.
The film was released in the United States on March 16, 2007 limited release and March 30, 2007 wide release.Variety critic Leslie Felperin, who viewed the film at the Locarno Film Festival wrote that, nearly every tenge Kazakhstans local currency and euro from Frenchbased coproduction partner Wild Bunch is visible on screen, judging by pics elaborate costumes, sets and cast of a thousand or so real people not digitally generated extras, and that codirectors Passer and Bodrov, assisted by per credits local director Talgat Temenov, have enough skill to make Nomad compelling by dint of oldschool sincerity and sheer spectacle. ... the cast shows the necessary displays of athletic prowess and toothsome looks, particularly from the virile Becker. ........
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