Kurak
"The best of you are those who are best to their women."
Released just last year. Kurak is a drama film. directed by Erke Dzhumakmatova. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Begaiym Asanakunova, Ainura Kachkynbai Kyzy, and Aliman Ryspekova
Synopsis
Based on true events, several stories about disempowerment of women, are closely intertwined, affecting to each other's, unfolding against the background of the traditional, patriarchal society of modern-day Kyrgyzstan ultimately result in a series of tragic outcomes. The realities of modern-day Kyrgyzstan, despite the status of a "secular state", are violence, hypocrisy, and widespread infringement of the rights of women who are stay a socially unprotected part of the population. Under the conditions of aggressive propaganda of both patriarchal and radical, religious ideology, the ideas of feminism in Kyrgyzstan are equated with the popularization of LGBTQ communities, are openly criticized and the justice system, in most cases, takes the side of murderers and rapists.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 2025
4 months ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
KY
Original language
Country
Kyrgyz Republic
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KY
Production Companies
- OYMO Studio
- Human Films
- Girelle Production
- Revolver
- Red Production
- Deal Productions
- Kairat Birimkulov Production
- Spirito Libero
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kurak about?
Based on true events, several stories about disempowerment of women, are closely intertwined, affecting to each other's, unfolding against the background of the traditional, patriarchal society of ...
Who directed Kurak?
Kurak was directed by Erke Dzhumakmatova.
How long is Kurak?
Kurak has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Kurak released?
Kurak was released on September 21, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kurak?
The main cast of Kurak includes Begaiym Asanakunova, Ainura Kachkynbai Kyzy, Aliman Ryspekova, Amangeldy Abdrahmanov, Atai Omurbekov.