Days of Kyrgyz Cinema to Be Held in Kazakhstan

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In the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, the Days of Kyrgyz Cinema will take place on January 29 and 30, as reported by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the country. This event aims to strengthen cultural and humanitarian ties between the two nations, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The grand opening of the Cinema Days is scheduled for January 29 at 18:00. As part of the event, viewers will be presented with the film "Kara, kyzy, sary" ("Black, Red, Yellow") by the outstanding Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat. This philosophical drama tells the story of a weaver from Batken. In June 2025, the film received the main prize — the "Golden Cup" at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, and it was also awarded the UNESCO prize at the APSA Awards and was nominated from Kyrgyzstan for the Oscar.

On the following day, January 30, also at 18:00, viewers will be able to see the drama "Kachkyn" ("Fugitive") by director Dastan Japar uulu. This film won the national film award "Ak Ilbiris" in 2026, receiving awards in the categories of "Best Film," "Best Screenplay," and "Best Direction." Additionally, it was awarded the Best Screenplay prize at the SCO countries festival in China and participated in film festivals in Busan and Los Angeles.

The film screenings will take place at the Chaplin Mega Silk Way cinema, located in the Mega Silk Way shopping center. The films will be screened in the Kyrgyz language with Russian subtitles, and admission to the events will be free.
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