On 13 June, the Turkmen film ‘Kitap’ (‘Book’), produced by the Oguzhan Turkmenfilm Association in 2024, was screened at the TSUM cinema in Bishkek. The film was included in the competition programme of the III Bishkek International Film Festival in the Central Asian cinema section, according to the news website TerraNews.

The film was directed by Hekim Alovov, and the screenplay is based on the novel of the same name by Nurmyrat Saryhanov. The music for the film was composed by Rovshen Nepesov.

The plot tells the story of the elderly Velmyrat Aga, who lives a secluded life in the mountains. His journey is a reflection on spiritual values, labour and the meaning of life, reflecting the moral foundations of Turkmen culture.

The film stars Muhammetmyrat Atayev, Chary Yakubov, Annageldi Orazgeldiyev and Suleyman Eminov.

This year, the Bishkek Film Festival brought together participants from 33 countries. The programme includes 40 films and special screenings of French and German cinema. The closing ceremony and awards ceremony are scheduled for 15 June.