Films based on works by Aitmatov to be shown at Los Angeles Film Festival

Bishkek, Oct. 25, 2018. /Kabar/. An international Asian film festival, the Asian World Film Festival, kicked off in Los Angeles Wednesday, initiated by Kyrgyz director Sadik-Sher-Niyaz. The guests of the event will show 50 films from Asian countries. An important component of the program is a special display of films based on the works of great writer Chyngyz Aitmatov. Last year Hollywood star Angelina Jolie attended this film festival and presented her film “First They Killed My Father” The official symbol of the Asian World Film Festival is the snow leopard. The statuette is made of bronze, the author is sculptor Nurlan Kebek uulu. The festival will last until November 1st.