Soulslayer

synopsis

Images of Uzbek folklore permeate the author's story with the motif of trauma. She connects the reflection on self-acceptance and awareness of one's own strength with cultural self-determination and the need for personal and collective resilience. The narrative, woven from themes of traditional Uzbek culture through materials drawn from a variety of sources including archival Uzbek films and photographs, unfolds in an evocative sound design.

biography

Masuma Makhamadalieva is an Uzbek filmmaker and multimedia artist. She received her film education in Kyrgyzstan. Her work focuses on the tensions and conflicts present in Central Asian societies.

more about film

director:	Masuma Makhamadalieva
cast:	Yasmina Khalilova, Takhmina Kamolova
producer:	Masuma Makhamadalieva
photography:	Alina Baitokova
editing:	Masuma Makhamadalieva

contact

Masuma Makhamadalieva
makhamadalieva_m@auca.kg