One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement of the winners in key nominations. The film "Zhel Toktagan Zher", directed by the famous director Ardak Amirkulov, was recognized as the "Best drama film". This painting touches on the difficult theme of the Holodomor of the 1930s, showing the depth of the national tragedy.

Photo: Vecher.kz / the film "Zhel toktagan zher/

In the category of "Best genre film", the crime thriller "Die or Remember", created by one of the most productive Russian directors Ernar Nurgaliev, won. This film stands out for its style and intense plot, which did not leave either the audience or critics indifferent.

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

The award also recognized achievements in various aspects of filmmaking. For example, Nariman Turebaev was awarded for the best director for the film "She bought a kettle". In the field of acting, Zhanar Shokpanova ("Zhel toktagan zher") and Bakyt Kazhybayev ("Mirzhakyp. Oyan, kazak!"), who were awarded for the best male and female roles, respectively. The best supporting actress was awarded to Samal Eslyamova ("Little Samurai").

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