“Beshkempir” has become one of the most remarkable works of post-Soviet cinema, gaining international recognition. The film is distinguished by its unique poetics and sincere depiction of childhood, as well as the deep traditions of Kyrgyz society. It has been showcased at the largest film festivals around the world and has received numerous awards.
This is not the first time Aktan Arym Kubat's work has received recognition at the Busan International Film Festival. In 2015, a collection titled "100 Best Directors and 100 Best Films of Asia" was published, in which "Beshkempir" was also listed among the greatest films, and Aktan Arym Kubat himself was recognized as one of the leading directors on the continent.
Photo by Erkin Bolzhurov.
In the preface to the new edition, the curators note that over the past 30 years, the Busan International Film Festival has become a platform that has introduced many great Asian filmmakers to the world and has shaped a new understanding of "Asian cinema" as an independent cultural and artistic phenomenon. The updated collection Asian Cinema 100 captures this history and provides a comprehensive view of key works that have influenced 21st-century cinema.
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The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), founded in 1996, is considered one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in Asia, showcasing new names in world cinema and promoting the development of independent filmmaking on the continent.
