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'Osama' Director Siddiq Barmak Boards Kazakhstan Oscar Entry

Variety
Story by Naman Ramachandran
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Acclaimed Afghan director Siddiq Barmak joins Kazakhstan's Oscar hopeful 'Bauryna Salu' as executive producer, shining a spotlight on the country's traditional child-rearing customs.
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  • 'Bauryna Salu' is Kazakhstan's submission for the international feature category at the Academy Awards, taking audiences inside the traditional practice of grandparents raising firstborn children instead of their biological parents.
  • Directed by Askhat Kuchinchirekov, 'Bauryna Salu' offers a unique cultural perspective that is sure to resonate with global audiences and put Kazakh cinema on the map.
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Siddiq Barmak, Askhat Kuchinchirekov, Kazakhstan, 'Bauryna Salu'
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