Oriented on making people closer

The Turkmen-Uzbek film "Magtymguly Fragi", which was recently recognized as "Best Feature Film" at the IV International Film Festival "Gorkut ata" held in Ashgabat, will now be presented at the Eurasia Film Festival in Almaty.

The XVII International Film Festival "Eurasia", which will bring together more than 15 countries this year, will be held from November 24 to 30. Its competition program includes 12 films reflecting a rich palette of cultures and views, ranging from Bangladesh and South Korea to Austria and Qatar.

The film "Magtymguly Fragi", as well as the film "Tree of Destiny" by "Turkmenfilm", which has already been to a number of festivals, are participating in the competition of Central Asian countries and the Turkic world, which will feature 9 works by filmmakers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Tatarstan (Russia) and Yakutia (Russia).

The joint projects will also include Tajik-Iranian and Turkish-Azerbaijani films. This once again emphasizes our unity and diversity, offering viewers cinematic stories based on common cultural traditions and national characteristics.

The film "Magtymguly Fragi" (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan) takes viewers back to the 18th century, telling about the youth of the great poet and thinker. The film explores his path to knowledge, passionate desire for national unity and love for his homeland.

"The Tree of Destiny" (Turkmenistan) addresses the tragic events of the Great Patriotic War, connecting personal stories with the destinies of nations.

The Central Asian and Turkic World Competition is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of rich cultural traditions, feel the breath of the past and look at the present through the prism of cinema. Each film offers a unique perspective and demonstrates how strong the connection between the people of the region is, despite the borders.

The Eurasia Film Festival program also includes an international competition, which also includes joint projects, and in general it brings together authors and performers from the UK, France, Germany, Bangladesh, Iran, Sweden and others.

The Eurasia business platform will also be rich, including master classes and round tables, discussions in the format of a professional filmmakers' club.

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