Doomtomylo
a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
Kayden
This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
Phillipa
Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
Staci Frederick
Blistering performances.
ckriesa-1
For me, a great movie always starts with a great story, preferably true - Then add epic scale, preferably period, then add exotic locations, with flawless cinematography, then add deep acting with great directing, and there you have it, that is why I loved this film. I was taken to a time and place I didn't know and through the directing and acting, I was able to feel what it was like to live there in the 1800's – the struggle, the unending sacrifice, the love, the harsh conditions, and the values earned from living in in those times and in that rugged beauty, Such films give me so much more appreciation for all those blessings that I normally take for granted and give me hope for a better world. A priceless experience - thank you Mr.Sadyk Sher-Nyaz. I look forward to the next chapter.
Marat Gaipov
Based on a true history. A Woman becomes a general which is not traditional for that region. It shows that how nomad Kyrgyz people lost their independence. Costumes are really good and nature is so fascinating. I cried while i'm watching, it was so hard to to see how we lost, how we forced to be part of Tsardom of Russia. It's a similar history like "The Last Samurai" or "The Last of the Mohicans". How the last nomad people became part of empire. General Kurmanjan saved the nation with sacrificing her own son. This is a great story. Every Kyrgyz child needs to know what happened in past.
Gulmera Beishen
Wow!!!I'm totally impressed! Kurmanjan Datka will be one of my favorite movie. I waited for a long time to watch this film and it was worth it. Beautiful nature and wonderful people. Absolutely sweeping epic. It's exciting, proud,touching, poetic, lyrical and many many more. I can't stop explore my feelings. Bravo Sadyk Sher-Niaz Myrza. I'm so proud of you! I thank all of who made this epic. People, open for yourself a new journey for these beautiful mountains. No matter where I am, my heart is always in these mountains.This movie is a way for my children and grandchildren to learn about their beautiful country. Thank you so much.
Adilet Tilekeev
I was lucky to be on the premier of this movie in LA. Absolutely worth to be nominated for Best foreign movie for upcoming 87's Oscar. Director of Kurmandjan Datka is a man with vision, there is no doubt that this picture will get nominated and be awarded for best foreign movie in 2015. This movie is based on real story that happened centuries ago in Kyrgyzstan, country of nomad people that got settled in Central Asia. This movie helps to educate young generation of Kyrgyz people to get familiar with their history. Director, Sher-Niyaz contributed a lot to the country of Kyrgyz people where he developed a great platform in movie- making business, as it has grown tremendously in the past 5 years and brought up enormous attention of mass media from all over the world. The biggest movie project that ever occurred in history of Kyrgyzstan, people from all over the world bless this movie, critics are foreseeing good results and director is working really hard to push this movie into Oscar.