Turkmen Film "Composer" Receives TURKSOY Awards in Ankara
The Days of Turkmen Cinema culminated with a gala ceremony at the Yasar Kemal Cultural Center in the Turkish capital. The feature film "Composer" not only captivated audiences but also received high praise from the international expert community, winning prestigious awards for its contribution to cultural development.
The gala evening became a landmark event in the cultural dialogue between the two fraternal countries. The film's musical component, which became its soul and emotional core, took center stage.
Composer Kerim Berdimuhamedov was awarded the "Winged Golden Steed" special award for outstanding achievements in film music. His work on "Composer" sparked widespread acclaim among film critics and industry experts, who noted the unique symbiosis of national melodies and modern cinematic techniques. This award confirms the high level of the Turkmen school of composition on the international arena.
The ceremony placed particular emphasis on the role of public institutions in supporting creativity. The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care was awarded the honorary "Big Winged Falcon" award. TURKSOY experts emphasized the Foundation's invaluable contribution to the "Composer" project, noting that such support for talent is key to the prosperity of national culture.
The awards were presented by TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Rayev. On the Turkmen side, they were accepted by Turkmenistan's Minister of Culture Atageldy Shamuradov. The ceremony in Ankara once again demonstrated that contemporary Turkmen cinema is successfully integrating into the global arena while maintaining its unique identity and fidelity to its spiritual roots.
