Adilkhan Yerzhanov
Born: 1982-08-07 in Dzhezkazgan, Kazakh SSR, USSR (now Kazakhstan)
Known For: Directing
Biography
Adilkhan Yerzhanov (Kazakh: Әділхан Ержанов; born August 7, 1982; Dzhezkazgan) is a Kazakh filmmaker, screenwriter, editor and producer. Member of the European Film Academy (since 2018). In 2009 he graduated from Kazakh National Academy of Arts with the major in “Film directing”. Adilkhan Yerzhanov is a two-time participant of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Program (“The Owners”, 2014, Official Selection, and “The Gentle Indifference of the World”, 2018, Un Certain Regard Section). Winner of “Asia Pacific Screen Awards-2019” (often referred to as “Asian “Oscars”) for “Achievement in Directing” for “A Dark, Dark Man” film. “The Owners” and “The Gentle Indifference of the World” were nominated for Asia Pacific Screen Award ("Best Feature Film", "Best Screenplay", "Achievement in Cinematography"). All of his films were premiered and awarded at many international film festivals. “The Owners” film was included in the 100 Best Asian Films catalogue, published in 2015 by Busan International Film Festival.
Filmography
2026
- Hell Grind ... (Writer)
- Turgaud ... (Director)
- Moor ... (Director)
2025
- Kazakh Scary Tales ... (Director)
2024
- Steppenwolf ... (Screenplay)
- Cadet ... (Director)
2022
- Frozen ... (Director)
- Ademoka’s Education ... (Editor)
- Goliath ... (Screenplay)
- The Return of Zoya ... (Director)
- The Assault ... (Director)
2021
- Herd Immunity ... (Director)
2020
- A Dark, Dark Man ... (Screenplay)
- Yellow Cat ... (Director)
- Ulbolsyn ... (Director)
2019
- Atbai’s Fight ... (Screenplay)
2018
- The Gentle Indifference of the World ... (Screenplay)
- Night God ... (Editor)
2016
- The Plague at the Karatas Village ... (Director)
- The Bailiff ... (Screenplay)
2015
- Toll Bar ... (Screenplay)
- The Story of Kazakh Cinema – Underground of Kazakhfilm as Self
- Witness of Case No. 6 ... (Screenplay)
2014
- The Owners ... (Director)
2013
- The Constructors ... (Director)
2011
- Realtor ... (Editor)
2009
- Karatas ... (Director)
2007
- Bakhytzhamal ... (Editor)