The stories of people who witnessed key milestones in the development of
independent Kazakhstan were presented to audiences in Semei through documentary
films. The nationwide film lecture series marking the 30th anniversary of the
Kazakh President’s TV and Radio Complex continued in the city with screenings
of two documentaries. The first, «Aral», tells the story of Kuntugan
Turgynbayev, who devoted more than half a century to fishing. The film
highlights important issues related to the preservation of this unique body of
water. The second film, «Sert», focuses on the 2024 floods and the people,
volunteers, and rescuers who worked together to address the aftermath of the
disaster and support those affected. Following the screenings, audiences met
with the filmmakers.
«The
documentary «Aral» left a strong impression on me. The drying up of the Aral
Sea remains one of Kazakhstan’s most significant environmental challenges of
recent decades. I was especially moved by the local residents’ deep love for
their land. The documentary «Sert» highlighted the support the state provided
to people affected by the floods and demonstrated how united our society was
during that period,» said
audience member Manarbek Satybaldy.
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