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Berlin’s First Central Asian Short Film Festival Challenges Stereotypes

Two filmmakers are rewriting Central Asia’s cinematic narrative. Their festival in Berlin spotlights untold stories—beyond clichés, beyond borders.

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Berlin’s First Central Asian Short Film Festival Challenges Stereotypes

Berlin will host the first Central Asian Short Film Festival on September 27th and 28th, 2025. Organised by Amina Alish and Danyil Potopaiev, the event aims to showcase the region's cultures through short films. The festival will feature works from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and other connected areas.

The idea for the festival came after Amina Alish, originally from Uzbekistan, noticed disappointing portrayals of Central Asian films at European events. Together with Danyil Potopaiev, who has experience in curating short film programmes, she launched the initiative to challenge stereotypes. Their goal is to present the region's diversity beyond common clichés.

The festival will run for two days in Berlin before potentially moving to other European capitals. It offers a new platform for Central Asian filmmakers to share their stories. Audiences can expect a mix of themes and styles, all centred on the region's rich cultural landscape.

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