Violence survivor producer makes film about Kazakh female truck drivers in the U.S.

Published June 4, 2025 15:03

Nikolai Marchenko

Nikolai Marchenko

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Olga Znamenskaya

Olga Znamenskaya

Entertainment Section Editor

Bayan Alaguzova, a well-known Kazakhstani movie producer, has announced plans to make the final movie in her trilogy — following the acclaimed «Baqyt» (Happiness) and «Zhauap Ber» (Give an Answer) — about strong women fighting male-driven injustice. She offered a sneak peek at her plans via Instagram Stories.

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Even though Alaguzova refused to dive deep into details, she revealed that the plot is based on real events, with production already underway.

The producer also mentioned two new projects she is working on. The first is a new musical group she is producing with plans already set for their debut music video. As for the second, she dropped only a gentle teaser, referring to it as an international project that’s «big and expensive» and promised to be a «bombshell.»

Alaguzova’s personal history may be a source of her deep admiration for strong women. Her ex-husband severely beat her and even stabbed her multiple times in the summer of 2016, leaving her with numerous injuries.

Last July, the Alaguzova-produced girl group KeshYOU landed a collaboration with Snoop Dogg. In an interview, she admitted that the project was not easy, as the contract heavily favored the American artist, giving him the right to walk away for almost any reason or at his sole discretion.

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