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Arman and Alma

Arman and Alma is a short musical in Kazakh language.

Arman (in Kazakh - dream) is a provincial boy who has recently moved to Almaty to chase his dreams. He currently works at a local diner and dreams of asking beautiful Alma on a date.

Alma (symbolizes Almaty. Almaty in Kazakh means "Grandfather of Apples") is a local girl from a good family. She also wants to chase her dreams.

Orynbek and his friends do not want to let Arman win Alma's heart.

Will Arman manage to succeed?

  • Ayana MUKHITOVA
    Director
  • Ayana MUKHITOVA
    Writer
  • Ayana MUKHITOVA
    Producer
  • Nurlan SKAKOV
    Key Cast
    "Arman"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Арманмен Алма
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 3, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Kazakhstan
  • Country of Filming:
    Kazakhstan
  • Language:
    Kazakh
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Almaty Cinema School
  • Almaty Cinema School
    Almaty
    Kazakhstan
    Screening for the film school students
    N/A
Distribution Information
  • N/A
Director Biography - Ayana MUKHITOVA

Ayana Mukhitova is an aspiring film director from Almaty. Having recently graduated from the Almaty Cinema School, Ayana has created multiple short film during her studies, including submitted Arman and Alma.

Additionally, during her studies, Ayana has taken upon multiple roles, including the role of the 1st Assistant Director for several group projects managing the crew of up to 15 people.

Following her graduation, Ayana was a part of the writer's room and then served as a casting Director for the pilot of the Kazakh mystical thriller called Jyndy.

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Director Statement

With Arman and Alma, I wanted to express my utmost love for our city.

Arman (in Kazakh - dream) symbolizes all the dreamers that move to Almaty chasing something bigger than their provincial towns had to offer.

Alma (in Kazakh - Apple. Almaty means the grandfather of apples) symbolyzes our city. She is Almaty native, well educated and well behaved. However, just like Arman, she aspires to achieve more than her parents want her to.

I attempted to convey the old-time Hollywood movies charm with the flavor of Almaty. I hope you will enjoy this watch!

P.S. In case you do not speak Kazakh, please use the Google Drive link, as it contains subtitles in English, Kazakh and Russian.