October 1, 2025InterOpen Access

The 1932-1933 Famine in the Documentary Cinema of the Republic of Kazakhstan: An Analysis of Competing Narratives

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Narrative analysis reveals differing representations of the famine in Kazakhstan’s films, indicating ideological divides.

The analysis uncovers significant divergences in how the 1932-1933 famine is interpreted in Kazakh documentary cinema, indicating ideological divides.
The thematic repertoire and visual strategies of the films 'Asharshylyk' and 'Zulmat' highlight contrasting historical narratives regarding this tragic event.
By analyzing audience reception through YouTube comments, current trends in the perception of the famine are identified, emphasizing its relevance today.
The findings suggest that documentary cinema plays a crucial role in shaping collective memory related to the 1932-1933 famine in Kazakhstan.

E. A. Varfolomeev (2025) studied this question.

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