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Piestchanyj zvier'
(A besta de areia)

Kazakhistão, 31' , 1999, vídeo, cor

Direcao : Mourat Moussine
Producao : Didan Studio

The Mangistan region is turning into a desert as an incessant wind constantly shifts the sand. People's lives and dwellings are under threat. The film follows their daily life as they wait endlessly...

Poslednieie kotchevie
(O ultimo acampamento)

Kazakhistão, 23' , 2000, vídeo, cor

Direcao : Mourat Moussine, Sabit Kourmanbekov
Producao : Skiff Studio

Survival is difficult when one kilo of tomatoes costs more than a lamb. The nomads can no longer afford to rent enough pastureland to feed their large flocks, and their traditional way of life seems doomed to disappear.

Chpion
(O espiao)

Kazakhistão, 18', 1989, 35mm, cor

Direção: Goulsym Aldengarova Production: Studio Parallèle-Kazakhfilm Studio

Some years back, a foreigner cal'ed Andersson arrived direct from Sweden to settle on the banks of Lake Balkash, near the village of Karoy. Living in an isolated hunting cabin, he survived by fishing, gathering herbs and weaving rush mats. The nearby villagers little appreciated his marginallifestyle and began to suspect him of spying.

Opyt kresta
(Experimento crucial)

Kazakhistão, 52', 1995, beta SP, cor

Direção: Taras Popov, Vladimir Tioulkine
Produção : Gala TV

Set in a children's reformatory; the film draws a paral'el between the everyday life of the 600 inmates and the words, music and images of the Psalms. AIl believe in God and constant I y refer to the Bible. The film shows their suffering and despait; but represents their only hope for a fair trial and justice.

Koumchagalskaia istoria
(A historia de Koumchagalskaia)

Kazakhistão, 20', 1987, 35mm, cor

Direção : Igor Vovnianko
Produção: Studio Parallèle-Kazakhfilm Studio

In 1957, the national railway company built a station at Kumshagal in the region of Jambul. Thereupon, 32 railworkers' families immediately set up home there in old railway carriages. Despite the total disregard from the local authorities, the families never stop hoping that they will bene fit from assistance.

Jana Arka
(Jana Arka)

Kazakhistão, 10', 1991, 35mm, pb

Direção : Ersaïn Abdrakhmanov
Produção : Studio Parallèle-Kazakhfilm Studio

Zhana Arka is a section of rail track in the remote steppe of the Jezkazgan region. In Kazak "zhana arka" means new steppe. We follow Salmen Sharipoc's long voyage by train across the region as he sells his bread to the population from his mobile "carriage bakery". Each yeat; he travels thousands of miles.

Joktaou - miortvovo moria
(Joktaou - cronica de um mar morto)

Kazakhistão, 70', 1989, Beta SP, cor

Direção : Sergueï Azimov
Produção : Studio Parallèle-Kazakhfilm Studio

The Aral Sea. An island of water amidst the ocean of Central Asian deserts. Between AmuDarya and Syr-Darya, age-old civilisations were nourished by the Aral Sea. Today; due to the gigantic irrigation works undertaken during the Soviet period, the rivers no longer spill into the sea, which is now drying up. The word "zhoktau" conveys the distress and lament of a people forced to leave their homeland.

Sil'de
(Julho)

Kazakhistão, 29', 1988, 35mm,ficção, pb

Réalisation: Darejan Omirbaev
Production: Studio Parallèle-Kazakhfilm Studio

A village in the steppes of Kazakstan. One hot summer afternoon, two young boys meet up at the cinema. Wanting to stay on for the evening seance, their problem is how to find the money for a second ticket?

Ostanovka
(A parada de ônibus)

22', 2000, 35mm, cor

Direção : Aktan Abdykalykov,
Ernest Abdyjaparov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio
Distribuição: Aktan Abdykalykov, Ernest Abdyjaparov, Kirghizfilm Studio,
Beshkempir Studio

Just off the motorway; there is a main road with a bus stop. Four people are waiting for the bus... an old man, a young girl, a youth and a man. The bus does not arrive and their wait will be in vain.

Assan-Oussen

10' ,1997,35 mm,cor

Direção: Aktan Abdykalykov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio
Distribuição: Arkeion Films

Two children, the twins Assan and Ussen, take turns to carry a bucket. They are continuously bickering as they go along. An old man who has had his eye on them for a while decides to intervene.

Aldei
(A baba)

10' , 1997, 35 mm, pb

Direção: Ernest Abdyjaparov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

A mother rocks her child. Her lullaby sings of the good and bad sides of modern life.

Vyssoki bereg
(A ribanceira)

20', 1991, 35 mm, cor

Direção: Asankodjo Aitykeyev
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio
Distribuição: KTR

The daily life of Kyrgyz fishermen. The film follows the couple, Saalu et Sypat Kalyko", who live on the banks of Lake lssyk-Kul. Their solitary existence is in harmony with nature and far-removed from the bustle of the town. They make the objects they need for their daily life in the traditional style of Kyrgyz crafts.

Tchaban
(O pastor)

20', 1966, 35 mm, pb

Direção: Bolot Chamchiev
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

The life of shepherds in the Kyrgyz mountains where conditions are hard.

Pastoukh i touman
(O pastor e a névoa)

10', 1991, 35 mm, pb

Direção: Klara Youssoupjanova
Produção. Distribuição: Kirghizfilm Studio

The everyday life of Kyrgyz shepherds in their yourts. The fog has scattered the flock and there is a risk of losing the sheep. The shepherds will try to gather the flock together before sunrise.

Niebo nachevo dietsval Bakajdyn zajyty
(O céu da nossa infância)

78', 1967, 35 mm, pb

Direção: Tolomouch Okeev
Intérpretes: Aliman Djankorozova,
Mouratbek Ryskoulov, Nasret Doubachev, Sovietbek Djoumadylov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio
Distribuição: Arkeion Films

The children of the horse-keeper have long since left for the town. And the old man is doing his best to keep his youngest son in the mountains, not because of a father's whim but to teach him to be a shepherd. But a road and rail track are already under way to enable exploitation of a mineral deposit discovered by geogists. At the end of this last summer in the mountains, the old man sadly lets his son leave to study in the town.

Bereguitiés', bereguitiés' !
(Saia !)

30', 2000, Beta SP, cor

Direção: Erkim Rispaiev
Produção, Distribuição: Kirghiztelefilm

"Make way; make way; " shouts out the porter all day long, as he travels round the bazaar making his deliveries. ln the evenings, he takes up his favourite activity... mime. This Kyrgyz Charlie Chaplin figure gives sweets to children and makes them laugh.

Okno
(A janela)

19', 1997, Beta SP, cor

Direção: Bekjan Aitkoulouev, B. Mambetov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio
Distribuição: MTRK Mir

To earn his living he makes prostheses for the handicapped.

Bechkempir
(Filhos adotivos)

81', 1997, 35mm, cor

Direção: Aktan Abdykalykov
Intérpretes : Mirian Abdykalykov, Albina Imasheva, Adyr Imasheva, Bakyt Djylkytchiev, Mirlan Tchynkodjoeiev, Taalai Maderov
Produção: Noé ProduçãoslBechkempir Studio, BichkeklKirghizfilm
Distribuição: Cara M

Five old women, seated on a brightly c%ured rug, carry out a complicated ritual around the cradle of an abandoned new born child that they baptise as Azate. Grown to a teenager, the child discovers he's a foundling, but makes no attempt to move away from his family and friends. On the contra'}.; he wants to resemble them as much as possible. The initiation rites and traditions enable him to become assimilated into the community little by little.

Jayuk

20', 1998, 35mm, pb

Direção: Temirbek Birnazarov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

To survive, the villagers spend their time between animal breeding and looking for g0ld dust in the Naryn river; Their way of life is in harmony with their natural surroundings.

Menim pirim Almanbetl la pokloniaious' doukhou Almanbeta
(Eu me ajoelho perante o espírito de Almanbeta)

34', 1993, 16 mm, cor

Direção: Ernest Abdyjaparov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

Almanbet, a true Kyrgyz hero, occupies a special place in the storytelling world of the Manas. Ryspek has taken inspiration from Almanbet's heritage.

Jorgo

10', 1980, 35mm, cor

Direção. image: Karel Abdykoulov Scénario: N. Abdykoulov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

A poetic tale about the last of the horse trainers, who tame the ambler steeds that are so admired by the Kyrgyz and are the centrepiece of many of the legends and songs.

Manastchi

20', 1965, 35mm, pb

Direção. scénario: Bolot Chamchiev
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

One of the last bards of the Manas, the Kyrgyz epic... and his world.

Taranchi
(O vilão)

10', 1995, 35mm, pb

Direção: Ernest Abdyjaparov
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio

A man crosses a field. A train blocks his route. Suddenlr, there appears a marvellous woman he doesn't know... But the passing train separates them on opposite sides of the rail track.

Chaytan Kopourol Tchertov most
( A ponte do diabo)

10', 1997, 35mm, pb

Direção: Temirbek Birnazarov
Produção. Distribuição: Kirghizfilm Studio

For the inhabitants of a mountain village, their only link with the outside world is the " Oevil's Bridge ", a winch platform that they pull with their own strength to cross the torrent.

Mosty Oiouchena
(As pontes de Diouchene)

20', 1969, 35mm, pb

Direção: Gorgueï Degaltsev
Produção: Kirghizfilm Studio
Distribuição: Arkeion Films

Old Oiushen Turusbekov has spent ali his life ferrying people over the Naryn river: One dar, however; a bridge is built.

Gad zmei
(O ano da serpente)

30', 1990, 35mm, cor

Direção : Bahadour Mouzafarov
Produção : Ouzkinokhronika

The difficult life of old women living on the banks of the Aral Sea.

Aralkoum

30', 1988, 35mm, cor

Direção : Bahadour Mouzafarov
Produção : Ouzkinokhronika

A plea to help save the Aral Sea.

Gar'kaïa iagada

64', 1975, 35mm, ficção, cor

Direção: Kamara Kamalova
Produção : Ouzbekfilm Studio

Summertime and the carefree holiday rhythm for two girlfriends, Narguiz and Lali. Both are from a small industrial town Iying at the foot of a picturesque mountain. Narguiz, the elder of the two, seems ready to do anything to attract the attention of Erkin, a hero figure for the gang of neighborhood children. But here the problems begin, as Erkin remains indifferent, not wanting to lower himself to striking up a friendship with a girl.

Karakoul
(cinzas negras)

15', 1996, 35mm, cor

Direção : Choukhrat Makhmoudov
Production. distribution: Ouzkinokhronika

The life of a Karakullamb lasts a mere three days. lts fleece yields the highly praised astrakan.

Yallanga / Plamia
(A chama)

30', 1988, 35 mm, cor

Direção : Choukrat Makhmoudov,
Production: Ouzbekfilm Studio,

Over the last few years, in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and certain regions of Uzbekistan, an increase in the cases of immolation by fire among women and young girls has been noted. This form of suicide is contrary to the principles of lslam, but clearly reflects the consequences of the extreme suffering that the women endure, trapped between poverty and feudal tradition, with no hope of a better life to come.

Kamennyidol
(O idolo de pedra)

27', 1989, 35mm, ficção, pb

Direção : Isamat Ergachev
Produção : Ouzbekkino

The village idiot has taken in a child whose father has been arrested. The village head gives him a portrait of Stalin for safekeeping. With great poetry, this film retraces the period of repression in an Uzbek village.

Khoudjoum
(A ofensiva)

10', 1987, 35mm, cor

Direção : Choukhrat Makhmoudov
Produção : Ouzbekfilm Studio

The emancipation of Muslim women in Central Asia. The Khujum (offensive against the old customs), a movement for women's liberation and equal rights with men, was launched in Uzbekistan in 1927. Gathered in the squares, the women threw off their paranja (veil), which was the symbol of their slavery. As a reprisal, 300 of them were killed by their fathers, brothers or husbands.

Vstretchi 5 Tadji-Hon
(Encontro com o Tadjikistão)

20', 1964, 35mm, pb

Direção : Malik Kaïoumov
Produção : Ouzkinokhronika

During the years Tajikhan Shodyeva was known as a model worker, she was the heroine of many the filmmaker's documentaries. Many years later, he meets up with her again. Meanwhile, she has had a lengthy stay in prison.

Tachnalik/Jajda
(A sede)

10', 1999, 35mm, cor

Direção : Tahir lounous
Produção : Ouzkinokhronika

Halfway between fiction and documentary this is a poetic account of the Aral Sea.

Trinadtsat' lastotchek
Les Treize hirondelles

10', 1967, 35mm, pb

Direção : Malik Kaioumov, N. Ataoulaeva
Produção : Ouzkinokhronika

The thirteen students from the first 1924 promotion of the first Soviet Uzbek school get together again fort y years later, at Kokand in their old school building.

Bratan

94', 1991, 35 mm, ficção, pb

Direção: Bakhtiyar Khoudoïnazarov
Intérpretes: Timour Toursnov, Firous Sabsalijew
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

They are brothers, the 17-year-old Faruh and 7year-old Little Fattr They have been brought up by their grandmother in a small Tajik town. Faruh finds the situation somewhat heavy and decides to en trust his young brother's education to their fathet; who is a sanatorium doctor in a far-away town. To get there, the two boys take a curious small train that crosses Tajikistan up to the Afghan border: Once settled in the train, they experience some small adventures and observe the traditions of their country and its people.

Zindagi hamin ast
(Assim é a vida)

30',1989, 35mm, cor

Direção: Okil et Tolib Khamidov (assistés d'I. Azizbaeva)
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

The day in the life of a Tajik woman who lives in the suburbs of Dushanbe.

Posira
(Destino)

9', 1999, 35mm, cor

Direção: Nosir Rakhmonov
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

An ode to the harvest.

Dvoe
(Duo)

9', 1989, 35mm, pb

Direção: Gulya Mirzoeva
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

A poetic documentary about the solitude of two elderly people forgotten by all.

Kossaï Davr
(O abraço do tempo)

10', 2000, 35mm, cor

Direção: Goulandom Moukhabbatova
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

A philosophical documentary essay on maternity and childhood.

Moï dom
(Minha casa)

20',1971, 35 mm, cor

Direção: l. Saldadze
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

The life of Tajik shepherds and horsemen in the snow-covered steppes.

Pamir

28', 2000, Beta SP, cor

Direção: Tolib Khamidov
Produção: Sinamo

Set in an isolated village in the Pamir mountains.

Bosgash
(O retorno)

35', 2000, 35mm, cor

Direção: Farhod Abdullaev
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

The peasant Khushvakht and his young neighbour, Numakhmad, return from Afghanistan, where they had emigrated to at the time of the Tajik civil war in 1992. After spending five years in the Afghan steppes, they come back to their village to rebuild their ruined house.

Rokhisafed
(A rota branca)

12', 1989, 35 mm, pb

Direção: Margarita Kassymova
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

Every day the children from Kul travel seven kilometres to school, even deep in the winter: The route they take is the old Silk Road.

Shabbat

30', 1990, 35mm, cor

Direção: Gulya Mirzoeva
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

ln the late eighties, a huge wave of lewish immigrants from Central Asia left the USSR for lsrael and the United States. The inhabitants of Bukhara's lewish districts (Uzbekistan) live thraugh some intense moments, as en tire families leave their native land in tears. Those who remain worriedly prepare themselves to follow the destiny of a people condemned to seek the Pramised Land.

Vatani Chirin
(Lar, doce lar)

19', 1999, vídeo, cor

Direção: Orzoumourod Charipov
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

Each summet; the women villagers from the Zeravshan valley in Tajikistan move up into the mountains to find their pasturelands and yaurts.

Hoki vatan
(Terra natal)

19', 1993, 35mm, cor

Direção: Orzoumourod Charipov
Produção: Studios Tadjikfilm

The situation of those Tajiks who have returned ta their country after a period of exile in Afghanistan.