Kurak
Курак
“The best of you are those who are best to their women.”
Synopsis
Based on true events, several stories about disempowerment of women, are closely intertwined, affecting to each other's, unfolding against the background of the traditional, patriarchal society of modern-day Kyrgyzstan ultimately result in a series of tragic outcomes. The realities of modern-day Kyrgyzstan, despite the status of a "secular state", are violence, hypocrisy, and widespread infringement of the rights of women who are stay a socially unprotected part of the population. Under the conditions of aggressive propaganda of both patriarchal and radical, religious ideology, the ideas of feminism in Kyrgyzstan are equated with the popularization of LGBTQ communities, are openly criticized and the justice system, in most cases, takes the side of murderers and rapists.
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BIFF2025 Trailer | 쿠락 Kurak | 비전 - 아시아
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erke Dzhumakmatova, Emil Atageldijev
- Screenplay & Story
- Erke Dzhumakmatova
- Original Score
- Raffaele Petrucci
- Original Title
- Курак
- Country of Origin
- Kyrgyz Republic, Luxembourg, France, Russia, Italy, Serbia, Netherlands, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- OYMO Studio, Human Films, Girelle Production, Revolver, Red Production, Deal Productions, Kairat Birimkulov Production, Spirito Libero
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erke Dzhumakmatova, Emil Atageldijev
Erke Dzhumakmatova
Raffaele Petrucci
Nurdoolot Tashmatov
Pavel Feldman, Katerina Tarbo-Ignatenko, Kairat Birimkulov, Milos Djukelic, Erke Dzhumakmatova
Department Leadership Roster
Erke Dzhumakmatova
Director
Erke Dzhumakmatova
Writer
Emil Atageldijev
Director
Pavel Feldman
Producer
Katerina Tarbo-Ignatenko
Producer
Kairat Birimkulov
Producer
Milos Djukelic
Producer
Erke Dzhumakmatova
Producer
Nurdoolot Tashmatov
Editor
Svetlana Dubina
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurak
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kurak about?
Based on true events, several stories about disempowerment of women, are closely intertwined, affecting to each other's, unfolding against the background of the traditional, patriarchal society of modern-day Kyrgyzstan ultimately result in a series of tragic outcomes. The realities of modern-day Kyrgyzstan, despite the status of a "secular state", are violence, hypocrisy, and widespread infringement of the rights of women who are stay a socially unprotected part of the population. Under the conditions of aggressive propaganda of both patriarchal and radical, religious ideology, the ideas of feminism in Kyrgyzstan are equated with the popularization of LGBTQ communities, are openly criticized and the justice system, in most cases, takes the side of murderers and rapists.
Who directed Kurak?
Kurak was directed by Erke Dzhumakmatova, Emil Atageldijev.
Who stars in Kurak?
The principal cast of Kurak includes Begaiym Asanakunova, Ainura Kachkynbai Kyzy, Aliman Ryspekova, Amangeldy Abdrahmanov, Atai Omurbekov.
When was Kurak released and how long is it?
Kurak was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Kurak?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kurak was composed by Raffaele Petrucci.