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*River Dreams*, a Kazakh documentary, became the first from the country to screen at the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting young women’s struggles amid systemic inequality.
The Kazakh documentary *River Dreams*, directed by Kristina Mikhailova, made history as the first film from Kazakhstan to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, drawing a sold-out crowd and emotional responses.
The film, which follows the Aksay River as a metaphor for young women’s lives, explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and systemic inequality, including domestic violence, through intimate interviews with activists, students, prisoners, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Mikhailova made her feature debut by appearing in the film herself, emphasizing authenticity.
Despite no support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and limited funding, the team secured last-minute resources after the film’s selection for the Forum Special section, a testament to the challenges faced by independent filmmakers in the country.
The premiere marks a significant moment for Kazakh voices on the global stage.
*River Dreams*, un documental kazajo, se convirtió en el primero del país en ser proyectado en el Festival de Cine de Berlín, destacando las luchas de las jóvenes mujeres en medio de la desigualdad sistémica.