Kyrgyzstan To Showcase Turkish Cinema During Five-Day Festival

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Culture has announced that Turkish Film Days will be held in Bishkek from September 4 to 8.

The festival will open with the premiere of “One of the Days When Everyone Dies”, Türkiye’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars, The Caspian Post informs Kyrgyz media.

The film will be presented by its director and lead actor, Murat Fıratoğlu.

The red carpet will feature well-known Turkish actors and actresses, including Damla Sonmez, Yildiz Cagri Atiksoy, Ecem Sena Bayir, Duygu Mercan, Barış Kılıç, and Anıl Altan. Festival-goers will also have the chance to meet the directors and producers of the showcased films.

The event is organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Türkiye, the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Cinematography, the Turkish Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, and “Yerli Düşünce” Public Foundation. The festival aims to strengthen cultural ties between Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan.

All screenings will take place at the Ala-Too Cinema, and admission is free.