“We received many wonderful works. Unfortunately, not all quality films could make it into the national competition program. We thank all participants for their interest in our forum,” the press release states.
The following films were included in the competition program:
- “Toolor meni kuchaktagyla” — director Gulzhan Iresh;
- “Ajar Biyi” — director Ilimbek Maksatbekov;
- “Slova Baydildy” — director Nurkanat Kubatov;
- “Orekhovy les” — director Asan Kubanychbek;
- “Stat' muzhchinoy” — director Erjan Shumurzaev;
- “Neizvestnyy soldat” — director Aydai Chotueva;
- “Gulbara” — director Aiperi Ryspekova;
- “Krasnye tufli” — director Alina Baytokova;
- “Krasnaya nit” — director Asel Junusova;
- “Nayavu” — director Zhannat Nasirova;
- “Stena” — director Nurperi Nurgazy kyzy;
- “Obonchu” — director Daniyar Abirov;
- “Chao, mama!” — director Diana Sibogatulina;
- “T'ma” — director Karina Choyubekova;
- “Demon na gore Kaygy” — director Viola Mustafina;
- “Achyq jol” — director Alisher Tariel uulu;
- “Molodost' mne mnogo obeshchala” — director Azamat Satybaldiev;
- “Sadagan keteyin” — director Zhetigen Kyrmanchiev;
- “Balik” — director Tolomush Zhanibekov;
- “Doch' svoego otsa” — director Ainuska Asanbekova.
The XIII Forum of Young Cinema "Umut" will take place in Bishkek from March 3 to March 7, 2026. This event aims to support emerging filmmakers and promote their works, including film screenings, pitching sessions, and master classes.
