The Cultural Heritage of Turkic Peoples in Kazakh Cinema: Intersecting Worlds

Abstract

The aim of the study is to analyze Kazakh and proto-Turkic myths, and mythological aspects in Kazakh cinema, and to assess the influence of other aspects, such as film language and semiotics on film direction and the status of Kazakh cinema in a global context. The study used the historical method and the method of descriptive evaluation to examine the evolution of mythological representations, evaluated film materials, and compared how film directing trends are used in world and Kazakh cinema. The results of the study revealed that Kazakh myths, as part of the Turkic world, play a key role in shaping imagery and storylines in national cinema. By analyzing the films that have become cinematic myths, the study revealed the depth and versatility of the use of mythological images in Kazakh cinema. The main mythologemes present in Kazakh films were identified, and their meanings and role in the formation of national self-identity in cinematic culture were analyzed. In addition, the study compared the direction of contemporary Kazakh cinema with mythical images and trends in world cinema, which allowed us to assess the place of Kazakh cinematography on a global level. The advantages and peculiarities of Kazakh cinematography that contribute to its uniqueness and originality in the context of world cinema were identified. The study also pinpointed areas for further research of Kazakh cinema, including the need for an in-depth study of the mythological aspects, the expansion of interdisciplinary interaction with world cinema, and the active use of mythological images to create unique high-quality cinematic works.