One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the winners in key nominations. The film "Zhel toqtagan zher", directed by the famous director Ardak Amirkulov, was recognized as "Best Drama Film". This film touches on the difficult topic of the Holodomor of the 1930s, showing the depth of the national tragedy.

photo: Vecher.kz / film "Zhel toqtagan zher/

In the category "Best Genre Film", the victory was won by the crime thriller "Die or Remember", created by one of the most productive domestic directors Ernar Nurgaliyev. This film stands out for its style and tense plot, which did not leave indifferent either viewers or critics.

For the first time in the history of the award, the Critics' Choice introduced a special audience award. It was received by the historical drama "Mіrzhaқyp. Oyan, қazaқ!" directed by Murat Yeszhan, which confirms the high public interest in historical topics and high-quality domestic cinema.

The award also noted achievements in various aspects of film production. For example, Nariman Turebayev was awarded for best directing for the film "She Bought a Kettle". In the field of acting, Zhanar Shokpanova ("Zhel toqtagan zher") and Bakyt Kazhybaev ("Mіrzhaқyp. Oyan, қazaқ!"), who received awards for the best male and female roles, respectively, attracted attention. The best supporting actress was awarded to Samal Yeslyamova ("Little Samurai").

The Critics' Choice Award 2024 not only emphasizes the importance of Kazakh cinema on the world stage, but also contributes to its further development and popularization. The award ceremony became a landmark event in the cultural life of the country, noting new trends and talents in national cinema.