Focus on Kyrgyzstan
Kassandra
Kyrgyzstan’s Submission for the 99th Academy Awards®
90 min | Ethno-Mystical, Horror, Drama | 2026 | Kyrgyzstan | Kyrgyz | English Subs
Synopsis:
When a grieving woman wakes night after night feeling strangled by an unseen presence, her search for answers leads to a healer who sees ominous marks on pregnant women and to the Kyrgyz legend of Albarsty.
Schedule
Nov 00, 2026 | 00:00 PM
Director
Bekzat Pirmatov
Bekzat Pirmatov is a Kyrgyz filmmaker whose bold and poetic vision has brought international attention to Central Asian cinema. He first gained recognition with his debut feature Aurora - a haunting and socially reflective film that became a landmark in the region’s modern cinematic landscape.
Credits
Director:
Bekzat Pirmatov
Producer:
Asel Sherniyazova
Meder Suyundukov
Aijan Imankulova
Cinematography:
Kanybek Kalmatov
Editing:
Eldiar Madakim
Cast:
Enlik Ayymgazy
Gulayum Kanimetova
Ainura Kachkynbek Kyzy
Sharshekul Amanova
Zhannatbek Kerimbaev
Eldiyar Zharashev
Screenwriters:
Bekzat Pirmatov
Dmitriy Soe
