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Train to Varanasi

A lonely girl takes a train to the city of Varanasi, where she hopes to fulfill a certain mission. Along the way, she meets different people and discovers the beauty and spirituality of the city and finds new strength and inspiration for the future.

  • Said Tulyaganov
    Director
    The cold race - feature film, The spirit of adventures - series
  • Artem Fuchiji
    Writer
    Gold minnow
  • Said Tulyaganov
    Producer
    The cold race - feature film, The spirit of adventures - series
  • Polina Kamenskaia
    Key Cast
    "Lisa"
    The back side of the apple - short lenght film
  • Said Tulyaganov
    Cameraman
    The cold race - feature film, The spirit of adventures - series
  • Otabek Atazhanov
    Editor
    The cold race - feature film, The spirit of adventures - series
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uzbekistan
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony Alpha A7R III
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - VGIK
Distribution Information
  • Adler & Assosiates Entertainment
    Sales Agent
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Said Tulyaganov

Born in 1982 in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). His films have been
selected at more than hundred film festivals, including Tashkent, Moscow and others.
In 2019, through a vote among several film critics, Said Tulyaganov was selected as one of the Top 5 New Uzbekistani Travel Vloggers by Media Ministry.
In 2021, his film “The back side of the apple” won the Grand Prix and Best Script prizes in the "Movie with the human face" Short Film Festival in Moscow.
In 2022, his film “The cold race” won the more than 10 different international festivals (Kenya International Sports Film Festival, Zagreb International Film Festival, Stanley Film Awards, Hollywood Gold Awards and others).
Said is a student of the Producers department of VGIK.

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Director Statement

My film “Train to Varanasi” is highly influenced by the India. I was inspired by my travel to India and decided to make a film about lonely travel in Indian train and about the city of Varanasi.