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Saturday 03/15 18:00

Kino Pilotů - Hall A

Language: Kazakh, Russian
Subtitles: Czech, English

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Streets Loud with Echoes

(Qoryqpa)

The murder of Kazakhstan’s first Olympic champion, a young figure skater, in the centre of Almaty led to massive protests against the inaction of the security services, the apathy of politicians, and the pervasive corruption in today’s Kazakhstan.

The turbulent situation is presented through the spokespeople for a new movement: a political analyst and a journalist. Both are passionate about their cause, but when they decide to speak out against the regime, they risk their safety. Katerina Suvorova brings us a direct and intimate look into the lives of the activists, their inner struggles and the decisions that will affect their fate and also the fate of the entire country.

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Basic information about the film

Title	Streets Loud with Echoes
Original Title	Qoryqpa
Original Language	Kazakh, Russian
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	European premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Kazakhstan, USA
Length	94 min.
Director	Katerina Suvorova

Guests attending the post-screening debate

Asem Zhapisheva

protagonist

Alexandra T.

Moderator

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03/15 18:00

Kino Pilotů - Hall A
Donská 19, Praha 10

Discussion
Asem Zhapisheva, protagonist
Alexandra T., Moderator

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Dáša van der Horst, Moderator
Asem Zhapisheva, protagonist

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