Info about film: Alai films, 2018, 18', Kyrgyzstan-USA, drama, family, social issues, on the Kyrgyz language with English subtitles

Status of the screening: US premiere

Synopsis. When Azat is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he does everything he can to make sure his family will be comfortable in the future. While Azat and his brother Bek spend their limited time together, their mother fights to save Azat’s life.

CREDITS:
Director: Sultankazy Pirzhan Uulu
Executive Producer: Nurbek Atambaev
Director of Photography: Tumar Ibraimov
Composer: Katerina Tolkishevskaya
Writer: Guljan Toktogul

Actors: Albina Imashova, Arlen Asylbek Uulu, Adilet Jumaliev, Aziz Muradilaev, Anara Nazarkulova

I'll Be A Star

I'll Be A Star

Sultankazy Pirzhan Uulu, director

Information about Director Sultankazy Pirzhan Uulu:

Originally from the city of Osh in Kyrgyzstan, Sultankazy moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue a career in film. Focusing on directing, script writing, and producing, he enjoys all aspects of the film industry and since 2015 has been an integral part of the Asian World Film Festival team. During 2017 Sultankazy worked at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival as a Production Coordinator. In addition, he has spent the past 6 years as a volunteer for various non-profit organizations in Kyrgyzstan and the United States. "A'll Be A Star" his debut.

Guljan Toktogul, script-writer

Actress Albina Imashova with young actors: Arlen Asylbek Uulu & Adilet Jumaliev

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