KURAK

Cinematography: Erzhan Arakeev

Cast: Ainura Kachkynbek Kyzy, Aliman Ryspekova, Begaiym Asanakunova, Amangeldy Abdrahmanov, Atai Omurbekov

Synopsis: 

A young webcam model becomes the victim of a blackmailing law enforcement officer. Meanwhile, a mother, whose 18-year-old daughter took her own life after being drugged and raped, desperately seeks justice but faces a failed investigation and resorts to a desperate act. All the while, real chronicles of violence against women in Kyrgyzstan go unanswered.

Erke Dzhumakmatova

Producer, screenwriter, director, actress, presenter, expert and consultant in the field of the script writing, film production, regional and international film industry, with more than 25 years of experience in the film industry of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Chairman of the Board of the Kyrgyz Association of the Film Producers and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Union of Cinematographers of the KR. In 2021, the Title of Excellence in Culture of the KR.

Emil Atageldiev

Professional musician and an Honored Artist of the KR since 2001. He has been the winner of a number of the most prestigious international competitions in France, Italy and Israel. In 2010 he graduated from the Higher Courses for Scriptwriters and Directors, Moscow. Since 2014 a member of the Union of Cinematographers of the KR. Since 2018 - (PhD) Professor, Lecturer at the American University of Central Asia. In 2020 title of Honored Worker of Cinematography of the KR.

Festivals:

Busan International Film Festival 202