Letters from the Pamirs
a film by Janyl Jusupjan
78 min., France/Kyrgyzstan
SYNOPSYS: Beneath the luminous and liminal Pamir Mountains, changes in family and culture are contemplated. Ethnic Kyrgyz villagers living remotely in Tajikistan are at the margins of Russian, Chinese and American expansionism. Their dreams and grief are voiced amidst idylls and recollections of civil war.
Official Trailer (coming soon)
“The project is solid. Janyl has remarkable access to her characters and exceptionally strong material.”
Phil Jandaly, documentary mentor
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Festivals: Traces de Vies (France), One World IFF (Prague), Bir Duino IFF (Kyrgyzstan), Turan II International FIlm Festiva, Turkey, Silvas Film Festival, Turkey
Awards: Grand Prix, Bir Duino International Film Festival on Human Rights, Turksoy Award, Turan II International FIlm Festival in Turkey, 2025
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