BESHKEMPIR THE ADOPTED SON. Mirlan Abdykalykov, Albina Imasheva. Directed by Aktan Abdykalykov. In Kyrgyzstani with English subtitles. Running time: 81 min. At Film Forum. Unrated: Brief nudity, ...
It's funny how the global community becomes smaller as the different corners of the world get more diverse and distinct. Before the fall of the Soviet Empire, the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan ...
Like the rich, vibrant tapestry in its opening scene, Beshkempir plays like a beautifully constructed montage of various images. With minimal dialogue and an intimate setting, the movie explores the ...
In this semi-autobiographical Kirghizian-French drama, set in a rural Kirghizian village, young Adyr plays in the brick mud pits and attends outdoor movie showings. However, Adyr's pals reject him ...