On October 1, the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan welcomed the opening of the «Gorkut ata» International Film Festival, which runs from October 1 to 5. As in previous years, the festival unites representatives of Turkic countries and aims to strengthen cooperation in the field of cinematography, promote the development of cinema, and introduce the global audience to the cultural heritage of Turkic peoples.

 

This year, the creative delegation of Turkmenistan, including the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography and the «Türkmenfilm» Association named after Oguzhan, is actively participating. Talented Turkmen scriptwriters, directors, actors, and operators are presenting their works to international film lovers.

 

Turkmen representatives are also part of the festival jury: Sahysalyh Bayramov, Deputy Head of «Türkmenfilm» for creative affairs, is serving as a jury member for feature films, while the renowned cinematographer Dowletgeldi Khudaiberdiev is judging documentary films.

 

Among the films representing Turkmenistan in competition are Batyr Batyrov’s feature film “The Path to Perfection 2: Perseverance”, Hekim Alawov’s “The Book”, Maksat Gylyjov’s documentary “My Name Resounds from Land to Land” dedicated to Magtymguly Pyragy, and Sahragul Janmammedova’s chronicle-documentary “…Not a Craft, but an Art”, highlighting the national tradition of alaja.

 

In addition to the competition program, the festival also features screenings of Vepa Ishanguliyev’s feature film “The Beauty of Gurgench – Torebeg” and Zulfiya Kadyrova’s “A Human is a Companion”.

 

Gathering numerous film experts, actors, and critics from around the world, the festival has become a significant cultural event. We wholeheartedly wish our compatriots success and bright achievements at this prestigious international forum!