Role současné kazašské kinematografie v procesu proměny kulturní identity Kazachstánu

This bachelor’s thesis examines the role of contemporary Kazakh cinema in the process of forming and transforming Kazakhstan's cultural identity in the post-Soviet era. The aim of the research is to explore how current cinematic narratives contribute to the evolution of the cultural identity of Kazakh society and the tools utilized to visualize a new ethical framework for the modern citizen. The thesis provides a critical analysis of the state’s Concept of Cultural Policy for 2023–2029 (2023) and, using statistical data, investigates the discrepancy between governmental visions and the actual practices within the film market. The study concludes that modern Kazakh cinema serves as an essential medium for visualizing a new ethical framework of identity and actively contributes to the formation of a confident national community, notwithstanding the significant information barriers and administrative constraints encountered during the research process.