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SHANGHAI, June 24 (Xinhua) — Three days have passed since the winners of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival were announced, but Kyrgyzstan’s “Black, Red, Yellow,” which won the top prize, the Golden Cup, in the competition program, is still attracting keen interest.
In recent years, Central Asian films, as well as their directors and actors, have consistently achieved success at the Shanghai Film Festival. In 2024, the main prize was won by the Kazakh film “Divorce,” and this year’s victory by a Kyrgyz full-length film has further fueled audience interest in the region’s culture and traditions.
“Black, Red, Yellow” tells a story set in a small Kyrgyz village, showcasing natural landscapes, introducing cultural customs and depicting the daily lives of its residents, allowing for a deeper understanding of the country.
In recent days, Shanghai film critics have been publishing rave reviews of this melodrama imbued with national color.
“The film shows the majestic snow-capped mountain peaks around the village, the turbulent muddy rivers flowing through the village, allowing viewers to see the natural environment in which local people live. The melodious melody performed by the wife of the main character Kadir while making flatbreads introduces the uniqueness of folk music and village life. Scenes of nomadic life reveal the unique pastoral culture and the national character it formed…” – famous Chinese film critic Zhao Jianzhong did not skimp on praise in a discussion on social networks.
The film was also highly praised by Li Jianqiang, Vice Chairman of the China Film Critics Society and Professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University. He noted the work of the director of the aforementioned film, Aktan Arym Kubat: “His films usually combine realism with poetic narration, masterfully using exquisite cinematic language to convey the magnificent natural landscapes of Central Asia and the rich palette of human feelings.” Some viewers directly admitted in online comments that they were enchanted by the beauty of the film and are already planning their next trip to Central Asia.
“Black, Red, Yellow” was chosen as the best film out of 12 films in the main competition of the festival, which ended a few days ago. The film tells the love story of a village master of hand-made carpet weaving in the 1990s. The two main characters of the film are, in real life, a theater actress and an experienced film director, respectively.
The jury, chaired by Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, described the film as follows: “When the lights go on in the hall, they continue to resonate in the heart.”
The film’s director, Aktan Arym Kubat, told journalists at a meeting in Shanghai that hand carpet weaving has long been developed in Kyrgyzstan, and traditionally two colors are most often used in it – red and black. “Our heroine adds her feelings, her love, to these two main colors.”
“I am also open to cooperation with Chinese colleagues and welcome the prospect of Kyrgyz-Chinese co-production,” he added.
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival ran from June 13 to 22, featuring more than 400 films from around the world. -0-