Frame Tamers

Confronted with the divine, a mute coward must overcome himself to bring a homeless man to the hospital.

Abylai notices a beautiful painting titled "Dayana's Portrait." He learns that the artist — a talented woman — was murdered shortly after completing the work, and the killer was never found. Troubled by the mystery, Abylai decides to investigate the case himself and uncover the truth behind the painting.

The ghost of a photographer wanders through the city, unseen by anyone.

The guy wants to read a book to his reflection, but circumstances prevent him from doing so.

KOK ZHIEK - is a visual poem about the silence of the steppe, where songs once echoed. It is the story of a people who were nearly erased — yet their memory still whispers through the winds of the endless plains.

Azat is a schoolboy who connected with the sky, but began to drift away from those closest to him.

After the death of his friend, the master creates an instrument that allows him to establish a connection with him.

A young girl who has experienced a family tragedy no longer truly lives her life. She begins having recurring dreams that jolt her awake in fear.

A detective is investigating the murder of a middle-aged man, in which the man's young wife is suspected, but something hints to us that not everything is so simple.

In the world of business negotiations and urban hustle, Ulbolsyn notices the colors of life in the most unexpected places. Words at the conference, a chance encounter at the store, warm conversations with Dimash at the café—each moment brings her joy and an awareness of the value of time. In the evening, surrounded by music and aromas, she realizes that happiness is now. But a late-night phone call reveals secrets, prompting her to ponder the meaning of every moment.

The office routine is ideal for a perfectionist Clerk: every day is the same and everything is on schedule. But in this atmosphere, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a Clerk to work, and a regular lunch break will change his outlook on life, work, and, most importantly, himself.

A rock ‘n’ roll band drop in unannounced on a friend and find themselves plummeting into a wackadoo reverie of monsters and mayhem.

After an absence of three years, Aitana makes a surprise return home with Gabi, her Brazilian partner, and their son. The reception from her parents is surprisingly cold. Only her wheelchair-bound brother is pleased to see her. But what affects Aitana most of all is the presence of a stranger her age sleeping in her bed, wearing her clothes, living in her house, and being treated by her parents as if she were their daughter. From that moment on, torn by jealousy, suspicion, and misunderstanding, Aitana tries to find out what is happening and who the intruder is until she discovers an unexpected and disturbing truth darker than she would ever have thought possible.

The gorgeous and evocative Otto Schenk/Günther Schneider-Siemssen production continues with this second opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Hildegard Behrens brings deep empathy to Brünnhilde, the favorite daughter of the god Wotan (James Morris) who nevertheless defies him. Morris’s portrayal of Wotan is deservedly legendary, as is Christa Ludwig, as Fricka. Jessye Norman and Gary Lakes are Sieglinde and Siegmund, and Kurt Moll is the threatening Hunding. James Levine and the Met orchestra provide astonishing color and drama. (Performed April 8, 1989)

Melba is the wife of a slain farmer-leader whose murder is attributed to an incumbent governor. She goes to the city to appeal the case and to seek out a new life after the tragedy. Working as a staff member at the office of City Councilor, she is introduced to the life inside politics. Eventually she will be deeply involved, as her decision to marry the budding politician lays a carefully planned agenda.

La Vie en miettes