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| Baluan Sholak Film from Kazakhstan won Award of Distinction at 15th GFFN |
Noida: The first day of 15th Global Film Festival Noida 2022 also screened award winning film from Kazakhstan. Yerlan Shakhay, Third Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan light the ceremonial lamp to start the discussion on the film.
In 19th century Kazakhstan, the famous Kazakh fighter and poet, Baluan Sholak, became a national icon when as he tries to protect his people from a pressing wave of immigrants, who threatened to wipe out the peace of his small town. This is the story of a national hero, who faced an increasingly authoritarian government that decided to expatriate Kazakh lands to offer them to newcomers from the Russian Empire. The legend of Baluan Sholak is one of national passion, rebellion and perseverance.
Not only Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented an Award of Distinction to the film which was received by Yerlan Shkhay Third Secretary Embassy of Kazakhstan, but Yerlan also presented a memento to Sandeep Marwah on behalf of the Ambassador for his untiring contribution to Indo Kazakhstan Relation and Chairing Indo Kazakhstan Film and Cultural Forum.
Korepanova Anna Model from Russia, Tatiana Bhardwaj, Secretary General a social worker representing Russia House Federation were among the other guests. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, AAFT University and World Peace Development & Research Foundation.
