The Prisoner of Wakhan (2023)
The Kyrgyz government is offering humanitarian aid to ethnic Kyrgyz roaming the Wakhan Corridor in northeastern Afghanistan. Many inhabitants of this region leave their highland homes in search of a new life. Among those who get the opportunity to move to Kyrgyzstan with their family is Nurulkhak. Despite government support, education and housing, adapting to a new way of life is not easy. The difference in life experiences creates an abyss between locals and newcomers. Nurulkhak realizes that the urban way of life cannot give him the freedom that once accompanied him in nature.
Director: Janyl Jusupjan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Country: France, Kyrgyz Republic
Language: ??????, Pусский
Original Language: ky
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prisoner of Wakhan about?
- The Kyrgyz government is offering humanitarian aid to ethnic Kyrgyz roaming the Wakhan Corridor in northeastern Afghanistan. Many inhabitants of this region leave their highland homes in search of a new life. Among those who get the opportunity to move to Kyrgyzstan with their family is Nurulkhak. Despite government support, education and housing, adapting to a new way of life is not easy. The difference in life experiences creates an abyss between locals and newcomers. Nurulkhak realizes that the urban way of life cannot give him the freedom that once accompanied him in nature.
- Who directed The Prisoner of Wakhan?
- The Prisoner of Wakhan was directed by Janyl Jusupjan.
- How long is The Prisoner of Wakhan?
- The Prisoner of Wakhan has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Prisoner of Wakhan?
- The Prisoner of Wakhan is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Prisoner of Wakhan produced?
- The Prisoner of Wakhan was produced in France, Kyrgyz Republic.