Myn Bala
From Kazakhstan Encyclopedia
Template:Expand Kazakh Template:Infobox film Myn Bala (Template:Lang-kk) is a 2011 Kazakhstani historical dramatic film depicting the eighteenth century war fought between the Kazakhs and the Dzungar Khanate.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The film was made to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence from the Soviet Union. Its production cost over $7 million (USD).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
The film was selected as the Kazakhstani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist.<ref name="Oscars">Template:Cite news</ref>
See also
- List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Kazakhstani submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
