Kazakh Film Days were held in Budapest. Over three days, audiences at the National Film Theatre in the Hungarian capital watched three Kazakh films: “Amre”, “Restart”, and “The Road to Mother.” The films explore different periods of Kazakhstan’s history, as well as the country’s culture and spiritual values. “Amre” tells the story of Kazakh singer Amre Kashaubayev, who gained recognition in Europe. "Restart” explores themes of personal choice and responsibility, while “The Road to Mother” highlights the power of maternal love and family values against the backdrop of challenging historical events. The screenings brought together Hungarian officials, cultural figures, diplomats, members of the Kazakh diaspora and students. Such events help introduce international audiences to Kazakh cinema, strengthen cultural ties and promote cooperation between the two countries. The event was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Information and the Kazakhfilm Studio.
«I lived in Kazakhstan for about three years, and it brought back many memories of my time there, the culture, even the sense of humor. And I really think, as Ambassador Anel Khanym of Kazakhstan said yesterday, this cultural diplomacy helps countries feel closer to Kazakhstan and get to know the culture a bit better,» said Sara Ginevra Meneghetti, Italian Consul in Budapest.
«Today I came to watch this Kazakh movie by invitation. And it was an amazing movie, especially for me, who is a musician. I really enjoyed the movie. It was very high-quality, I could say, and the people who came, I could meet some other Kazakh people as well, so it was a nice community event as well,» said Tímea Janurik, a folk music teacher and PhD candidate.
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