A Voice That Echoes in Silence: A Voice That Echoes in Silence

Author’s Column. Exclusive for a Journal of Film & Culture

In a World Full of Noise — a Filmmaker Who Listens

In today’s cinematic landscape — where content is optimized for algorithms, where speed often outruns depth — a rare few directors choose stillness over spectacle.

Korkut-Ata Turkic IFF in Kazakhstan: Winners of Feature films competition

Dates: 01-04.10.2025

Place: Kazakhstan, Aktau

Korkut-Ata Turkic IFF in Kazakhstan: Winners of Documentary films competition

Dates: 01-04.10.2025

Place: Kazakhstan, Aktau

Alania Film Festival: "Deal at the Border" wins best director award

The Alania International Festival of Authentic Film and Animation is a new independent event.

Dates of the 1st "Alania" Festival 
September: 26-28, 2025

Place: Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania

Post Space - 2025: There was event dedicated famous actor Bolot Beyshenaliev 

Dates: 25.09-01.10.2025

Place: Chon Kemin, Kyrgyzstan

Bolot Beyshenaliev was born in Chon Kemin, Kyrgyzstan

X Baiqonyr Film Festival - 2025: "Gold Fish" (Kyrgyzstan) - Best director of International competition

Dates: 20-26.09.2025

Place: Almaty, Qazaqstan

"Gold Fish" made by Aijamal Mirbek Kyzy, Kyrgyzstan

30th Busan IFF: Award of Bishkek IFF goes to "On Your Lap"!

Dates & place: 17-26.09.2025, Busan, South Korea

Film "On Your Lap" was included to the Vision competitive program

30th Busan IFF: "Kurak" wins two awards!

Dates & place: 17-26.09.2025, Busan, South Korea

Film "Kurak" was included to the Vision competitive program

Roza Tabaldieva. RIP

Roza Tabaldieva actress and doctor, she was born on 6 (?) of June 1945, died on 24 of September 2025.

1st ToonDook Animation Festival in Kyrgyzstan: National competition

Dates: 13-14.09.2025

Place: Technopark, Bishkek

Screening of National competition: 14.09.25 at 15:30. All screenings are free.