Days of Kazakhstani Cinema Held in Bishkek

From September 28 to 30, the Days of Kazakhstani Cinema took place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event aimed to promote Kazakhstan’s film industry internationally, strengthen cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, and foster bilateral cooperation in the field of cinema.
The opening ceremony featured welcoming remarks by Askhat Syzdykov, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kyrgyz Republic, and Talantbek Tolobekov, Director of the Department of Cinematography of the Kyrgyz Republic. In their speeches, they emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the two nations.
The event brought together representatives of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, local audiences, members of the Kazakh diaspora in Kyrgyzstan, and media representatives.
As part of the Days of Kazakhstani Cinema, Kazakhstani filmmakers personally presented their works to local audiences. Among the participants were Turdybek Maidan and Tilek Toleugazy, directors of the animated film The Golden Man as well as Damir Abilkhanov, director of the feature film Rogue.
The three-day program opened on September 28 with a screening of Restart. On September 29, audiences were presented with the animated film Altyn Adam, followed by a screening of the feature film Rogue on September 30.
The Days of Kazakhstani Cinema in Bishkek provided Kyrgyz audiences with an opportunity to discover new works by contemporary Kazakhstani filmmakers. The event also served as an important platform for strengthening cultural dialogue and expanding professional cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.