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Summary Set against the sweeping beauty of the Kazakh steppes, Gift is the heartwarming tale of a young orphaned Jewish boy who is sent into exile during a Stalinist purge, but saved by a gruff older Muslim. Gorgeously photographed, the film exhibits the kind of charm that critics have compared to Cinema Paradiso and Il Postino. (Seagull Films)

Directed By: Rustem Abdrashev

Written By: Pavel Finn

The Gift to Stalin

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary Set against the sweeping beauty of the Kazakh steppes, Gift is the heartwarming tale of a young orphaned Jewish boy who is sent into exile during a Stalinist purge, but saved by a gruff older Muslim. Gorgeously photographed, the film exhibits the kind of charm that critics have compared to Cinema Paradiso and Il Postino. (Seagull Films)

Directed By: Rustem Abdrashev

Written By: Pavel Finn

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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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17% Positive
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Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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17% Positive
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83% Mixed
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Production Company Aldongar Productions, Kazakhfilm Studios, Tor Films
Release Date Mar 18, 2011
Duration 1 h 37 m
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Vesoul Asian Film Festival
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Nika Awards
1 Nomination