By Leigh Iacobucci
#Enough Kyrgyzstan
In a country where domestic violence is on the rise and conservative religious groups are gaining traction, #Enough Kyrgyzstan dives into the world of fearless youth activist and Kyrgyz pop star Zere Asylbek, as she speaks out against the injustices facing Kyrgyz women. Despite death threats and being labelled as an ‘Agent of the West’, this portrait of Zere and her family explores the power of social media, popular music, and street protests as a way to shift a cultural mindset.
Country : Kyrgyzstan
Original language : Kyrgyz
Director
Leigh Iacobucci (Switzerland)Producers
Véronique Vergari (Switzerland)Luna films
Duration
70'Production status
Post-productionCompletion
May 2024
Impact Statement
#Enough Kyrgyzstan seeks to amplify the existing #Enough movement within Kyrgyzstan and across the greater Central Asia region. By building on Zere’s existing social media presence and similar platforms in Kyrgyzstan, we wish to draw awareness to existing forums and safe spaces in the country where women can express themselves openly and find ways to support one another.