Synopsis
Didar is a poet, but he cannot live from his poetry. He has to write early in the mornings before setting out for his day job as a newspaper editor. Didar is surrounded by a sense of crisis, not just because of his economic situation but also due to discussions at work about the diminishing significance of Kazakh culture, dying languages, and the worldwide dominance of English. He is questioning whether poetry is still relevant in today’s world, but finds solace in contemplating a rebellious 19th-century poet, Makhambet Otemisuly.
Poet (2021) is a 1h 45min drama feature film by Darezhan Omirbayev. Didar is a poet, but he cannot live from his poetry. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Awards
Best Director
Original language
Kazakh
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Asian Film Awards 2023 generic
- Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2022 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2022 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- Tokyo International Film Festival 2021 generic
