Project Detail

River Dreams

River Dreams

Synopsis

Young women see themselves as rivers, connecting poetic imagery to landscapes in a multi-voiced narrative that transforms into political commentary: Kazakh women choose to live without men.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026 - Forum Special - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
98 min
Director
Kristina Mikhailova
Producer
Dana Sabitova
Co-Producer
Vadim Jendreyko, Nadira Murray
Editor
Arya Rothe, Kristina Mikhailova
Screenwriter
Kristina Mikhailova
Director of Photography
Amir Zarubekov
Sound Design
Alexandr Khimich
With contributions from
Alexandra Cherezova, Dana Ageleuova, Mira Ungarova, Aiya Kuzenbayeva, Juliya Jenis, Kristina Mikhailova, Dariya Temirhan, Tamara Yelantseva Yakha Alieva, Akzel Beisembay, Inzhu Abeu, Gulnaz Moldakhmet, Sandugash Manapova

Production Status

Production Company

Kazakhstan, Switzerland, UK co-production

24 FPS (KZ), Mira Film Basel (CH), Slyph Productions (UK)

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