“Jusup” Film Crew Meets Students at KTMU
Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University’s (KTMU) Faculty of Communication hosted a screening of the historical drama “Jusup”, which chronicles the life of the prominent Kyrgyz statesman Jusup Abdrakhmanov. Following the screening, students engaged with the film's creative team and cast, gaining firsthand insights into cinematic adaptations of historical events and the intricacies of film production.
Organized as part of the “National Spirit - Global Heights” initiative launched by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, the event took place on September 28 at the Artykpai Suyundukov Cinema Hall. Faculty of Communication Lecturer Stambulbek Mambetaliev organized and hosted the program, which drew a large audience of students and academic staff.
The Life of Jusup Abdrakhmanov Portrayed on Screen
Jusup centers on the life and political legacy of Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic, statesman, and politician Jusup Abdrakhmanov (1901–1938), a pivotal figure in shaping modern Kyrgyz statehood. Appointed Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the Kyrgyz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic at just 26 years of age, Abdrakhmanov led the government from 1927 to 1933.
The film was written and directed by Talaybek Kulmendeev, with scenario contributions from Dr. Bakyt Orunbekov, a lecturer at KTMU’s Faculty of Communication. The screening provided students with an opportunity to evaluate Abdrakhmanov’s life alongside the political and social dynamics of the era through the medium of cinematic narrative.
Students Explore Historical Filmmaking with the Production Team
During the interactive Q&A session that followed, students addressed the creative team and actors with questions regarding principal photography, character development, adapting historical facts into screenplays, and post-production phases.
This direct exchange allowed students to learn about stylistic choices and operational workflows directly from the filmmakers. A central point of discussion was how historical figures and their eras are represented on screen.
Additionally, a team of journalism students covered the event, producing a brief news report and interview segment. This provided the students with practical field experience in reporting on cultural and artistic events hosted within the university.
