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The feature film "Kitap" ("Book") by Turkmen director Hekim Alov received a special jury prize at the Korkyt Ata International Film Festival, which was recently held in Aktau under the auspices of TURKSOY.
As reported by "Turkmenistan: The Golden Age," the film by the Turkmenfilm Association named after Oguzhan is about respect for spiritual heritage. The protagonist once traded his camel for a book, which became more than just a relic for him, but a symbol of eternal values. He refused to sell his wealth, even for a considerable sum of money.
The film is based on the short story of the same name by Turkmen writer Nurmurad Sarykhanov. The film premiered in Ashgabat in 2024.
The Aktau Film Festival brought together directors, actors, producers, and filmmakers from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Hungary, and Kazakhstan.
The TURKSOY Film Summit was held as part of the film festival. Its main topic was the discussion of prospects for film cooperation between Turkic countries. Prospects for international co-production and joint projects were discussed, as well as opportunities for strengthening cultural interaction through cinema.