Bishkek, Oct. 28, 2026. /Kabar/. The feature film “Aitmatov,” directed by Kanybek Kalmatov, has been selected as the opening film for the 6th “Korkut Ata” International Film Festival of the Turkic World. The international event will take place in Istanbul from November 3 to 7.
The international premiere of “Aitmatov” will be held on November 3 at the historic “Atlas 1948” cinema in Istanbul. The screening, which will feature a red carpet and a grand opening ceremony, will be attended by international filmmakers, cultural figures, and local media.
Organized with the support of Turkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of Cinema, this major film festival will bring together prominent filmmakers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, who will share their professional experiences.
The “Korkut-Ata” Film Festival of the Turkic World has been organized regularly since 2021 with the aim of strengthening cultural ties among Turkic-speaking countries and fostering cooperation in the field of cinematography.
The premiere of the autobiographical feature film “Aitmatov”, dedicated to the life and creative work of the world-renowned Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov took place in Bishkek on October 12.
