As part of the festival, a retrospective will be held to mark the 90th anniversary of renowned Kyrgyz director Tolomush Okeev, featuring three of his most iconic films. In cinema, a retrospective offers a reflective lens on the past — allowing audiences to revisit earlier works and gain insight into past events through film
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Ulan (1977)
A drama about the downfall of Azat Mayramov — a once-respected man who was unable to overcome his alcoholism and lost everything: his family, his job, his health, and his freedom. The film’s title refers to the stormy “Ulan” wind on Lake Issyk-Kul, symbolizing the destructive power of addiction
The Descendant of the White Leopard (1977)
An epic parable inspired by Kyrgyz legends about the White Leopard tribe — hunters who follow ancient laws. When a young chief, Kojozhash, breaks a sacred ancestral taboo, it leads to tragic consequences for the entire tribe
Bakai’s Pasture (The Sky of Our Childhood) (1966)
The film tells the story of a young boy who spends the summer with his nomadic parents in the mountains. His father, Bakai, the elder of the encampment, decides not to let him return to the city—he wants the boy to stay and help him and his wife. What begins as a simple tale unfolds into an epic parable about generational divides, the decline of traditional life, and a profound spiritual connection to nature