Alua Sarsenbekova
Directing
Biography
Alua Sarsenbekova (19.05.2004) is a young Kazakhstani director and screenwriter. Born in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Filmography of feature films: «6 Strings» 2018, «Cupid» 2019, «Desire» 2019, «Mystery» 2020, «Rise of the Robots» 2021, «Do not judge a book by its cover» 2022. Documentaries: «Dancing is» 2019, «Garden of Beautiful Trees» 2021. Web series: «Kosyachniki» 2019, «Hotel of Monsters» 2021. He is also a screenwriter of two programs «Shymkent» and «Aktau» in the Kazakhstani TV show «Qazaq Quest». Participated in many film festivals. Winner of the Moscow Film Festival «Concept» 2018, «Best Screenplay». Winner of the Kazakhstan Film Festival «Dreamer» 2021, «Film Festival Director's Prize», winner of the Kazakhstan Film Festival «Dreamer» 2020, «Best Comedy» and «Dreamer» 2022, «Best Thriller».
Known For
In the world of business negotiations and urban hustle, Ulbolsyn notices the colors of life in the most unexpected places. Words at the conference, a chance encounter at the store, warm conversations with Dimash at the café—each moment brings her joy and an awareness of the value of time. In the evening, surrounded by music and aromas, she realizes that happiness is now. But a late-night phone call reveals secrets, prompting her to ponder the meaning of every moment.
One Day
The office routine is ideal for a perfectionist Clerk: every day is the same and everything is on schedule. But in this atmosphere, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a Clerk to work, and a regular lunch break will change his outlook on life, work, and, most importantly, himself.