A private screening of the feature film "Berkutshi", Kazakhstan's first dark thriller, took place in Almaty. The film addresses issues of responsibility, justice, and human choice.

At the center of the plot is the investigation of a crime that leads a rural eagle hunter and a female police officer to a series of mysterious events. Despite pressure and difficult circumstances, the protagonist continues to search for the truth.

Eagle hunting tradition occupies a special place in the film. The golden eagle becomes an integral part of the story, connecting the detective plot with national culture.

Filming took place in the Almaty Region. The director of the film is Kuanysh Stakhanov. The main roles were performed by Zarina Karmen and Berik Aytzhanov. The film also stars Kuandyk Zhunisov, Ainur Bermukhambetova, Eldos Shaykenov, Yermek Shynbolatov, Merey Makazhan, Zhasulan Kopbergen, and Aijan Pernebekova.

The film was commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and produced by the Shaken Aimanov "Kazakhfilm" studio with the support of the State Center for Support of National Cinema.

Notably, "Berkutshi" belongs to the category of socially significant films and won the 2024 film project competition under the priority theme "Law and Order."

On September 9, the film will be presented in Astana, and starting September 10, it will be released in wide theatrical distribution.