Black Red Yellow
| Black Red Yellow | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Kyrgyz | Кара Кызыл Сары |
| Directed by | Aktan Abdykalykov |
| Written by |
|
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Talant Akynbekov |
| Edited by | Evgeny Krokhmalenko |
| Music by | Balasagyn Musaev |
Production company | |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Language | Kyrgyz |
Black Red Yellow (Kyrgyz: Кара Кызыл Сары) is a 2025 Kyrgyz drama film co-written and directed by Aktan Abdykalykov. The film based on short stories by writer Topchugul Shaidullaeva, focuses on a traditional carpet weaver and a horse herder, exploring themes of love, family, and destiny through the symbolism of carpet colors. It premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival on 18 June 2025, where it won Golden Goblet.[1]
It was selected as the Kyrgyz entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[2][3]
Cast
- Nargiza Mamatkulova
- Aigul Busurmankulova
- Mirlan Abdykalykov
Production
The film produced by the Kyrgyzfilm National Film Studio was shot in Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan.[4]
Release
In August 2025, the film was screened at the SCO Outstanding Film Week programme in Qingdao, China.[5]
The film was released in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 31 August 2025 coinciding with the Independence Day holiday. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov attended the film screening.[6]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai International Film Festival | 23 June 2025 | Golden Goblet | Black Red Yellow | Won | [7] |
| Asia Pacific Screen Awards | 27 November 2025 | Cultural Diversity Award | Won | [8] |
See also
- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Kyrgyzstani submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
- ^ Mart Schley (23 June 2025). "Kyrgyzstan's 'Black Red Yellow' scoops top prize at Shanghai film festival". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Khurova, Saliya (18 September 2025). "Film "Kara Kyzyl Sary" to represent Kyrgyzstan at Academy Awards". 24.kg. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Ellie Calnan, Ben Dalton, Mona Tabbara, Orlando Parfitt, Michael Rosser and Tim Dams (18 September 2025). "Oscars best international feature 2026: all the films submitted so far". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Aibek Sultanov (19 August 2025). "Фильм «Кара Кызыл Сары» вошел в программу «Недели выдающихся фильмов стран ШОС»" [The film "Kara Kyzyl Sary" was included in the program "Week of Outstanding Films of the SCO Countries"]. 24.kg (in Kyrgyz). Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "SCO Film and Television Week Kicks Off -- In Qingdao, Connecting the World through Cinema". GlobeNewsWire. 24 August 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "В Бишкеке состоялась премьера фильма "Кара Кызыл Сары" Актана Арыма Кубата. Фото" [The premiere of Aktan Arym Kubat's film "Kara Kyzyl Sary" took place in Bishkek. Photo]. Kaktus.media (in Russian). 1 September 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ Mathee Scott (22 June 2025). "Kyrgyzstan's 'Black Red Yellow' Wins Best Picture at Expanded 2025 Shanghai Film Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
- ^ "Winners of Young Cinema Award, Best New Performer, Cultural Diversity Award & FIAPF Award Announcement". Asia Pacific Screen Awards. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.