Kaiyrkul Abdyrakhmanova

Kaiyrkul is a film critic whose work covers short films, features, and documentaries published on various platforms. She is a frequent participant in national and international film festivals and discussions, and an alumna of workshops in film criticism, film journalism, and visual storytelling. Fluent in Kyrgyz, English, Russian, and Turkish, she draws on multiple cultural perspectives in her film criticism, enriching her analyses and deepening her understanding of social and cultural contexts, while reaching wider audiences. She also has experience in script reviewing and editing. Alongside film criticism, she is interested in short stories, and in 2022, won second place in Kyrgyzstan’s national 55-word short-story competition.

Latest Film Reviews

Brother (2025)

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The performances of Wiłkomirski and Szymczuk form the emotional backbone of Brother.

Kaiyrkul Abdyrakhmanova · 4 out of 5

A family sticks together despite everything.
Nino (2025)

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Loquès reflects on the value of life and introspection.

Kaiyrkul Abdyrakhmanova · 3 out of 5

Seventy-two hours before Nino's chemotherapy, he must complete the two missions given to him by his doctor.
Wild Foxes (2025)

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Wild Foxes transcends the framework of a sports drama, turning into an intimate reflection on identity and fragility.

Kaiyrkul Abdyrakhmanova · 4 out of 5

At a sports boarding school, talented young boxer Camille is knocked back by an accident that starts to make him question his place inside the ring.