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Crime drama

Districts (2016): Cast

Districts (2016) movie poster

Districts is a 2016 crime drama directed by Akan Satayev, starring Elteres Nurzhanov as Arsen, Daniyar Alshinov and Assel Sagatova. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Districts (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Akan Satayev
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Districts About?

The premise of Districts without spoilers.

Set in Alma-Ata, 1987, the film follows 16-year-old Arsen as he leaves his suburban life and moves to the city center to attend a new school. He quickly befriends classmates involved in the "District Movements," a series of street-level actions. Arsen finds himself navigating a complex world of teenage hierarchies, violence, and difficult choices, ultimately facing a pivotal decision about his own identity and values.

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Cast & crew

Districts Cast & Characters

Elteres Nurzhanov leads the cast as Arsen, with Daniyar Alshinov as Rashid and Assel Sagatova as Louisa. Directed by Akan Satayev; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Akan Satayev

More films directed by Akan Satayev: Racketeer III: New Times, The Legend of Tomiris, The Road to Mother and Anonymous.

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Videos

Districts Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Districts.

Районы - Трейлер (2016)
Details

Districts Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Райони” and “Районы”.

Also known as
  • Райони
  • Районы

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FAQ

Districts FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Districts, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Districts?

Districts runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Districts released?

Districts was released on November 3, 2016.

Who directed Districts?

Districts was directed by Akan Satayev.

More films by Akan Satayev

Who is in the cast of Districts?

Districts stars Elteres Nurzhanov as Arsen, Daniyar Alshinov as Rashid and Assel Sagatova as Louisa, among 10 credited actors.

Does Districts have a post-credit scene?

No. Districts has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Districts in?

The original language of Districts is Russian.

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