Private Project

Second life of red soil

The potter in the movie makes a tandoor from red clay, where people can bake the bread they need. It shows that cooking the oven requires a special approach, love for each job and fulfillment.

  • Asel Umaralieva
    Director
  • Asel Umaralieva
    Writer
  • Abror Shayzakov
    director of photography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 12, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Kyrgyzstan
  • Country of Filming:
    Kyrgyzstan
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital,24-105 f4, CANON 6D
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:09
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts. B. Beishenalieva
Director Biography - Asel Umaralieva

I am Umiralieva Asel from Kyrgyzstan.
In 2022, she graduated from the Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts named after Bubusara Beishenalieva, Faculty of Cinema and Television, majoring in television and radio director.
She has made music videos, social videos and several short documentaries, which were shown at international and domestic film festivals!

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Director Statement

In this film, I wanted to show you how a tandoor which has not been used anymore lately, is made of a red clay. It hasn't been used for centuries, so I wanted to show it to younger generation.