Synopsis
On the strife-torn Central Asian steppe, the boy Mergen must defend his family in the place of his absent father. He will do so with courage, cunning, and above all, a mystical gift from his grandmother. An exciting historical thriller enriched with ancient magic.
Mergen (2021) is a 26 min drama short film by Raiymbek Alzhanov. On the strife-torn Central Asian steppe, the boy Mergen must defend his family in the place of his absent father. Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival (2021).
Key facts
Original language
Kazakh
First release
November 18, 2021
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Festival History
- Cottbus Festival of East European Cinema 2023 generic
- Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival 2023 - SLAK'S VICIOUS CAT COMPETITION
- Ravenheart International Film Festival 2022
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2021
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt15498232 |
| TMDB | 858172 |
