Kyrgyz director Melis Ubukeyev spent years trying to make a grand film adaptation of the Kyrgyz national epic, 'Manas,' a project that ultimately wasn't completed. But his work left a lasting legacy. He previously made films in 1962 and 1988 about Manasçı, the storytellers who have kept the epic alive through oral tradition. In 1995, for the 1,000th anniversary of 'Manas,' he created a captivating essay film. It tells the epic's vast story using stunning visuals and elaborate costumes, while also exploring Kyrgyz history and identity. Recently restored by Kyrgyzfilm and available in 4K on YouTube, the film, once rare, is now accessible to a wider audience.
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