Black Red Yellow

Plot

The craft of carpet weaving in Kyrgyzstan boasts a long and legendary history, and is an integral part of local life. Turdugul, known as the most skilled carpet weaver in the valleys, spent years practising this craft in solitude. That was until Kadyr the horse herder entered her life, sparking a long-overdue romance that ultimately ended in a wordless farewell – leaving only an unfinished carpet behind. Years later, when the black, red and yellow patterned carpet was unfurled at his funeral, memories slowly unfolded in her heart like woven threads.

About Black Red Yellow

Black Red Yellow (Kyrgyz: Кара Кызыл Сары) is a 2025 Kyrgyz drama film co-written and directed by Aktan Abdykalykov. The film is based on short stories by writer Topchugul Shaidullaeva, focuses on a traditional carpet weaver and a horse herder, exploring themes of love, family, and destiny through the symbolism of carpet colors. It premiered at the Shanghai International Film Festival on 18 June 2025, where it won Golden Goblet. It was selected as the Kyrgyz entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

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