Damira Mukambetova

The kookor is a type of leather flask which has been used by Kyrgyz people for centuries. In this parable, an old kookor finds itself confronted with the realities of modern life and has to make a choice as to whether to adapt or stay true to its essence.

A parable about an evil dragon who has captured the “magic light”, without which people are forced to live in darkness. Mother Earth gives birth to three sons-heroes, who one by one set out to bring light to people. But the insidious dragon exposes the heroes to temptations, from which they themselves turn into monsters...

After falling prey to an eagle, a young hunter named Olokon has to find his way out of an eagle's nest and fights a dragon to save his new friends.

A young camel wakes up one day to find a shrub growing where his tail used to be.

As numbers quarrel after disagreeing which number is the strongest, two children realize the true meaning of strength in numbers.

A gopher experiences misfortune due to his excessive greed and passion for hoarding.

A struggling painter has trouble finding inspiration for his latest study.

A brave old man accepts a challenge to a fight with an evil giant.

In a hunger-stricken village, a hunter has to find a way to keep his beloved eagle alive. Based on a Kyrgyz fairy-tale.

After a brave young man disobeys the authorities by refusing to abandon his father, the old man covertly helps him by using his wisdom and wit.