"Shambala" film wins prize at festival in Greece

11:42, 07 марта 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Anastasia MOKRENKO

The film «Shambala» directed by Artykbai Suyundukov won a prize at the Liber Films International Festival. Website of the festival reports.

The film was recognized as the best in the programme of January and February.

«Shambala is based on Chingiz Aitmatov’s story «The White Steamer». The film was produced by the national film studio Kyrgyzfilm with the participation of Aitysh Film.

As noted, seasonal winners receive the right to participate in the annual ceremony, which will be held in October 2023 in Athens.