Alania Film Festival: "Deal at the Border" wins best director award

The Alania International Festival of Authentic Film and Animation is a new independent event.

Dates of the 1st "Alania" Festival 
September: 26-28, 2025

Place: Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania

"Deal at the Border" made by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi from Kyrgystan wins award for the best direction.

"Deal At The Border", 2024, Kyrgyzstan, 104'

World premiere: Busan IFF - 2024

Director: Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi

Production: Kyrgyzfilm studio named after T.Okeyev, Creative Center & CTR 

Starring: Abylai Maratov, Omurbek Izrailov, Meerim Atantaeva, Begaiym Asanakunova etc.

Sinopsis: 

Aza and Samat, two drug runners navigating the secret routes in the mountains of Central Asia, stumble upon Nazik, a young girl fleeing from slavery. When Nazik is recaptured by a local criminal, facing a grim return to captivity, Aza resolves to rescue her, whatever it takes.