Asian Film Festival Barcelona

A scene from Mergen, a Kyrgyz psychological thriller directed by Chingiz Narynov. Courtesy of Citylab Films.

“A Person of Conscience Is Almost a Fairytale Character”: Chingiz Narynov on His Kyrgyz Thriller Mergen

Blending Kyrgyz mythology with crime drama and psychological suspense, Mergen explores corruption, environmental exploitation and the struggle for justice. Director Chingiz Narynov speaks to Novastan about the legends that inspired… [...]