Aurora film directed by Bekzat Pirmatov was included in the list of submissions for the Academy Awards. The American Academy published the list.
The movie shows Aurora resort on Issyk-Kul lake, which has not changed at all since the Soviet times, and it symbolizes the republic as a whole in the film. The tragic and at the same time ridiculous situations, which the heroes encounter, reflects the main problems of the country.
«Ninety-three countries have submitted films for consideration in the International Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards. Ghana, Nigeria and Uzbekistan are first- time entrants,» the Academy said in the statement.
The short list will be published on December 16, and the final list of nominees — on January 13, 2020.
The 92nd Oscars will be held on February 9, 2020.
