哈萨克纪录片《River Dreams*》, 成为第一部在柏林电影节放映电影的哈萨克纪录片, *River Dreams*, a Kazakh documentary, became the first from the country to screen at the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting young women’s struggles amid systemic inequality.

哈萨克纪录片* River Dreams * 由Kristina Mikhailova导演, 将历史作为哈萨克斯坦第一部电影在柏林国际电影节首映, The Kazakh documentary *River Dreams*, directed by Kristina Mikhailova, made history as the first film from Kazakhstan to premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival, drawing a sold-out crowd and emotional responses. 这部影片以Aksay River作为年轻妇女生活的比喻,通过与活动家、学生、囚犯和男女同性恋、双性恋和变性者个人进行亲密访谈,探讨身份认同、脆弱性和系统性不平等的主题,包括家庭暴力。 The film, which follows the Aksay River as a metaphor for young women’s lives, explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and systemic inequality, including domestic violence, through intimate interviews with activists, students, prisoners, and LGBTQ+ individuals. 米哈伊洛娃首次参演电影，亲自出演该片，强调了真实性。 Mikhailova made her feature debut by appearing in the film herself, emphasizing authenticity. 尽管哈萨克斯坦文化部没有提供任何支持,经费也有限,但该团队在电影被选入论坛特别部分后最后一分钟获得了资源,这证明了该国独立电影制片人所面临的挑战。 Despite no support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and limited funding, the team secured last-minute resources after the film’s selection for the Forum Special section, a testament to the challenges faced by independent filmmakers in the country. 首映是哈萨克斯坦在全球舞台上发出呼声的重要时刻。 The premiere marks a significant moment for Kazakh voices on the global stage.