Days of Kazakhstani Cinema Held in Budapest

From October 12 to 14, the Days of Kazakhstani Cinema took place in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The event aimed to promote Kazakhstani cinema internationally and strengthen cultural cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary.
Film screenings were held at the historic Uránia National Film Theatre in Budapest.
The three-day program opened on October 12 with Amre, a historical biographical film dedicated to the life and artistic legacy of the renowned Kazakh singer Amre Kashaubayev. On October 13, audiences were presented with the feature film Restart, while the program concluded on October 14 with a screening of The Road to Mother.
A formal ceremony was held on October 13, bringing together representatives of the diplomatic corps, cultural institutions, and the film industry. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, Anel Bakytbekkyzy, delivered welcoming remarks. Representing the Shaken Aimanov National Film Studio "Kazakhfilm", Gulzat Shurenova-Kalishuk, Head of the Distribution and Sales Department, also addressed the audience, highlighting the importance of promoting Kazakhstani cinema internationally.
The event was attended by actor Sanzhar Madi, who played the leading role in Amre, and Zhalyn Tleubergenov, producer of Restart. Both introduced their films to the audience.
Among the guests were representatives of the diplomatic missions of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and other countries, the Organization of Turkic States, Hungarian government and cultural institutions, Corvinus University of Budapest, as well as members of the Kazakh diaspora and Kazakhstani students.
The Days of Kazakhstani Cinema in Budapest provided an opportunity to introduce international audiences to Kazakhstan's film industry and cultural heritage while further strengthening cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Hungary.