Kazakh feature film 'Paralympian' screened in Riyadh
Feature film Paralympian by Kazakh director Aldiyar Bayrakimov, was presented to the public during the Ambassador's Choice International Film Festival. The plot of the film, in a certain sense, reflects the story of skier Alexander Kolyadin, 2018 Paralympic Games champion, whose gold medal marked a historic achievement for Kazakhstan in the Winter Paralympic Games, Kazinform News Agency reports via the Kazakh MFA.
The film was warmly welcomed by local audience and representatives of the diplomatic corps, with guests highly praising Kazakh actors’ performance.
In his welcoming speech, Berik Aryn, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, briefed the audience on the development of the national film industry and the international accomplishments of Kazakhstani filmmakers.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Saudi Arabia is participating in the annual film festival for the third time, providing an opportunity to introduce the diplomatic corps and the public to the cinematic art of Kazakhstan. Last year, the Kazakh Embassy organized the screening of the historical film Tomiris by Akan Sataev, featuring the story of the Queen of the Massagetae.
India, Germany, Vietnam, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Spain, and Bangladesh are participating in the film festival too.
