Alternativa Film Project - 2023 Shortlist

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The Alternativa Film Awards present an alternative system for recognizing professionals from different countries and provide a platform for the exchange of experience. We honor films that bring change to the world and society, while appealing to a wide audience.

Feature films, documentaries, animation and hybrid films from all Asian countries are eligible for the awards.

2023 - Central Asia
This prestigious shortlist comprises 14 full-length films and seven shorts, representing the cinematic prowess of Central Asia and other Asian nations,

The awards selection committee included eight feature films and six documentaries in the list of feature-length finalists. Among them are

“Bauyryna Salu” (Parenting) by Askhat Kuchinchirekov (Kazakhstan)
“Kidnapping of the Bride” by Mirlan Abdykalykov (the Kyrgyz Republic)
“Prisoner of Vakhan” by Zhanyl Zhusupzhan (the Kyrgyz Republic)
“100% Cotton” by Mikhail Borodin (Uzbekistan)
“Qoryqpa” (Do not be afraid) by Katerina Suvorova (Kazakhstan).

The list also features
“Sunday” by Shokir Kholikov (Uzbekistan)
“Tul” (Orphan) by Sharipa Urazbayeva (Kazakhstan)
“Who’s Next?” by Nurzhamal Karamoldoeva and Sultana Usuvalieva (Kyrgyzstan)
“12 Weeks” by Anna Isabel Matutina (Philippines)
“Childless Village” by Reza Jamali (Iran)
“Haeil” by Yoojeong No, Eun Lee, Dabin Ahn and Soyeon Kim (South Korea)
“Son of Joseph” by Haobam Paban Kumar (India), among others.

The shortlist of short films from Central Asia included seven films:
“What the Birds Sing About” by Tolomush Zhanybekov (the Kyrgyz Republic)
“The Stone Bride” by Guzeli Duishenkulova (Kyrgyzstan)
“Bazaar” by Tomiris Orozoeva (the Kyrgyz Republic)
“Fairy Tale” by Kamila Rustambekova (Uzbekistan)
“Sary-omir” by Rustem Dastanuly (Kazakhstan)
“Son of His Father” by Dastan Madalbekov (the Kyrgyz Republic)
“Late Wind” by Shugyly Serzhan (Kazakhstan).