I Lit the Fire!
Мен отту Күйгүздүм!
“The camera as a universal language”
Synopsis
In a remote village in Kyrgyzstan, the paths of an immigrant filmmaker from Belarus and a spirited ten-year-old local girl intersect, unfolding an intimate and visually rich cinematic journey. “I Lit the Fire!” premiered at Doclisboa 25, where it received an Honourable Mention from the Green Years jury — recognition for its poetic approach and strong visual storytelling. In 2026, the film received the Grand Prize for Best Film at Punto de Vista — International Documentary Film Festival of Navarra.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Punto de Vista
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valeria Lemeshevskaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Valeria Lemeshevskaya
- Original Title
- Мен отту Күйгүздүм!
- Country of Origin
- Kyrgyz Republic, Belarus, Azerbaijan
- Release Date
- 23/10/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Kirghiz, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valeria Lemeshevskaya
Valeria Lemeshevskaya
Valeria Lemeshevskaya
Siyavush Gafarov
Department Leadership Roster
Valeria Lemeshevskaya
Director
Valeria Lemeshevskaya
Editor
Siyavush Gafarov
Producer
Valeria Lemeshevskaya
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Lit the Fire!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Lit the Fire!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Lit the Fire! about?
In a remote village in Kyrgyzstan, the paths of an immigrant filmmaker from Belarus and a spirited ten-year-old local girl intersect, unfolding an intimate and visually rich cinematic journey. “I Lit the Fire!” premiered at Doclisboa 25, where it received an Honourable Mention from the Green Years jury — recognition for its poetic approach and strong visual storytelling. In 2026, the film received the Grand Prize for Best Film at Punto de Vista — International Documentary Film Festival of Navarra.
Who directed I Lit the Fire!?
I Lit the Fire! was directed by Valeria Lemeshevskaya.
Who stars in I Lit the Fire!?
The principal cast of I Lit the Fire! includes Not specified.
When was I Lit the Fire! released and how long is it?
I Lit the Fire! was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.