Akan Sataev is a Kazakh actor, producer and film director

Akan Sataev stands out as Kazakhstan's outstanding film director, renowned for his roles as director, producer and screenwriter. Sataev was born in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan, on December 23, 1971. From a young age, he was passionate about art and filmmaking, a passion that would ultimately shape the trajectory of his career. He received higher education at the Kazakh National University of Arts with a degree in theater arts and directing.

Career

Starting his career in advertising and music videos, Sataev quickly made a name for himself thanks to his distinct directorial style. His first major film "Racketeer" (2004) explored the turbulent 1990s in Kazakhstan and its underworld to critical and widespread acclaim. Among his notable projects are "I'm a brave boy" (2012), a historical drama about the Kazakh warrior Mansurk, and "Amre" (2018), telling about the life of the famous Kazakh singer Amre Kashaubayev.

"Racketeer 2" marks another important entry in his filmography, deepening his exploration of loyalty, friendship and justice in the post-Soviet space of Kazakhstan. In 2016, Sataev touched on the global problem of cybercrime in the film "Burglar", inspired by real-life events, which added a vital voice to the international discourse on cybersecurity.

Sataev also makes a great contribution to the film industry of Kazakhstan through his company "Sataifilm", which is among the country's leading film producers. He is actively involved in the launch of various cultural and cinematic initiatives throughout Kazakhstan. His films are frequent participants in international film festivals, where they receive praise from both critics and audiences. As a cultural ambassador for Kazakh cinema, Sataev continues to innovate and expand the country's presence in cinema internationally.

Filmography of Akan Sataev

Year	Movie title	Role
1993	Allajar	Actor
1994	Biography of a young accordionist	Actor
2007	Racketeer	Director, Producer
2009	Brothers	Director
2009	Lost	Director
2011	Liquidator	Director
2011	Around (TV series)	Prouduser
2011	The future	Prouduser
2012	Girlfriends	Prouduser
2012	A thousand brave children	Director
2012	Debt	Prouduser
2012	Live Now	Prouduser
2013	Fate (series)	Prouduser
2013	Bauyrzhan Momyshuly	Director
2014	Hacker	Director, Screenwriter
2015	Racketeer 2: Retribution	Director, Producer
2016	The road to mother	Director
2016	Areas	Director, Producer
2017	It	Director
2018	Black, black man	General Producer
2018	The path of the leader. Astana	Director
2018	The gentle indifference of the world	General Producer
2018	Tomiris	Director
2018	Businessmen	Director
2019	Holidays off-line 2	General Producer
2019	Dissolve	Prouduser
2020	Boxer	Director
2021	Uly Dala tany (Dawn of the Great Steppe)	Director, Screenwriter

Divorce from wife

On his own behalf, Akan Sataev spoke about his recent divorce from Nazira Bakaeva in a frank conversation with Dinara Satzhan. He reflected on their first meeting in 1992 while filming Allazhar, their subsequent marriage and the journey together that brought them five children and 25 years of marriage. Despite the longevity of their relationship, the couple mutually decided to leave. Sataev emphasized their adult, blame-free approach to divorce and communicated openly with his children, reassuring them of the unchanging parental roles. He decided to announce the divorce on Instagram to curb the narrative and prevent rumors, confirming that the split was amicable and both parties wished each other the best. Sataev said that love still has a place in their lives, although the internal dynamics in their relationship led to their separation. His children showed understanding and acceptance of the situation.