Kazakh Film Triumphs at Hungary’s Film Festival
Kazakh Short Film “Strawberry Princess” Wins Prestigious Awards at Pápa International Historical Film Festival
The Kazakh short film “Strawberry Princess” by Iliyas Antar Akhmet made waves at the Pápa International Historical Film Festival in Hungary, taking home two awards for Best Short Film and Best Actor. The news was confirmed by Andrey Manuilov, the promotion producer at Alternativa Film Project in Central Asia, as reported by Forbes.kz.
“This is Kazakhstan’s first participation in our program and, I can say, the most remarkable,” said Zsolt Pozgai, festival director, filmmaker, and producer. Pozgai expressed particular interest in “Strawberry Princess” due to its exploration of the pivotal events experienced by the Kazakh people and the different paths taken by post-Soviet countries and Eastern Europe following the collapse of the USSR.
The film, lauded for its high artistic quality, also led to the first international award for Kambar Nurgali, who portrayed the lead role in the movie. “Strawberry Princess” had previously received the Best Director award at the BAIQONYR International Film Festival in September 2023.
The Pápa International Historical Film Festival showcased works by filmmakers from various countries, including Kazakhstan, Germany, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom. The recognition received by “Strawberry Princess” at this prestigious event highlights the talent and creativity of Kazakh cinema on the international stage.
