The Bangladesh July Memorial Prize is sponsored by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh. It recognizes an Asian independent film in the Vision section that explores themes such as social justice, civil liberties, freedom of expression, and the fight against inequality and injustice. The award is established in honor of the spirit of the July 2024 Popular Mass Uprising in Bangladesh.
Kurak
Jury Comment This film confronts the reality faced by women in contemporary Kyrgyz society and amplifies their voices as they struggle to preserve their lives against structures of violence and oppression. Moving from news footage of protests to the intimate stories of two young women, it makes human rights not just a theme but an urgent lived reality. With depth and artistic sensitivity, we are proud to honor this remarkable work tonight.