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'Osama' Director Siddiq Barmak Boards Kazakhstan Oscar Entry
VarietyStory by Naman Ramachandran
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Acclaimed Afghan director Siddiq Barmak boards Kazakhstan's Oscar submission, 'Bauryna Salu', a film exploring a unique Kazakh tradition.
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- Barmak, known for his award-winning 'Osama', brings his directorial expertise to this Kazakhstan Oscar hopeful
- 'Bauryna Salu' centers on the Kazakh custom of grandparents raising firstborn children, offering a fresh cultural perspective for global audiences
call sheet
Siddiq Barmak, Askhat Kuchinchirekov, Kazakhstan, Bauryna Salu, Osama