"Deal at the Border": Two awards for best direction in Russia!

“Deal at the Border” made by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi wins Prize for best direction at the "Golden Raven" IFF in Anadyr' and Prize for Best direction at the Eurasia Festival, Sochi. Dastan is currently taking part in a film festival in Vietnam.

Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi wins Prize for best direction at the "Golden Raven" IFF in Anadyr'

"Deal At The Border", 2024, Kyrgyzstan, 104'

World premiere: Busan IFF - 2024

Director: Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi

Production: Kyrgyzfilm studio named after T.Okeyev, Creative Center & CTR 

Starring: Abylai Maratov, Omurbek Izrailov, Meerim Atantaeva, Begaiym Asanakunova etc.

Sinopsis: 

Aza and Samat, two drug runners navigating the secret routes in the mountains of Central Asia, stumble upon Nazik, a young girl fleeing from slavery. When Nazik is recaptured by a local criminal, facing a grim return to captivity, Aza resolves to rescue her, whatever it takes.

Winners of "Golden Raven" Film Festival