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).
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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
