The XVII Eurasia International Film Festival has concluded in Almaty.

The festival, featuring over 30 films with 22 participating in competitions, delighted audiences with a rich program and high-quality works. A unique atmosphere of creativity accompanied the screenings, discussions, and premieres, leaving unforgettable impressions on participants and viewers.

The Grand Prix of the Central Asia and Turkic World competition was awarded to the Yakut film "Where the Cranes Dance." This film, filled with symbolism and poetic imagery, deeply moved both the audience and the jury.

The international competition recognized the film "Almost Nothing" by Polish director Grzegorz Debowski with the Grand Prix for the best work. This piece explores themes of loneliness and freedom through a minimalist approach.

Individual awards were given to actors for outstanding performances. Abylai Marat (Kyrgyzstan) was named the best actor in the Central Asian countries category for the thriller "Deal at the Border," while Elza Karimova (Tatarstan) received the prize for best female role in the film "Mountain of Lovers."

The international jury noted Florentina Holcienger (Austria) for her role in the film "Moon," and Artur Pachesny (Poland) for his outstanding performance in "Almost Nothing."

South Korean director Oh Jung Min was awarded for Best Directing for the film "House of the Seasons."

A special jury prize was awarded to the film "One of Those Days When Hemme Will Die" (Turkey), while the Kazakh work "Zhoktau" by director Aruan Anartay received the award for Best Directing in the Central Asia competition.

The festival also recognized the contributions of Nuri Bilge Ceylan to global cinema, and Doskhan Zholzhaksynov to Kazakh cinema.

Musical and cultural performances at the closing ceremony, including acts by the group KhazaR and the Aljazz orchestra, provided a vibrant finale to this eventful week.

The festival was founded by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, with organization managed by the film studio "Kazakhfilm."