Janyl Chytyrbaeva
Kyrgyzstan

Born in Kyrgyzstan, Janyl studied literature in Kazakhstan. Over 20 years journalist/RFE/RL, Munich/Prague. Film studies: Cinedoc Formation (2014), Annecy, Les Ateliers Varan (2021-2022), Paris.

Filmography: Letters from the Pamirs, 73', FR/KG, One World/CZ, Trace de Vie/FR, Grand Prix in KG, acquisition Current Time TV; The Prisoner of Wakhan, 110', FR/KG, 2023, One World Prague, acquisition Current Time TV; Atirkül in the Land of Real Men, 67', FR/CZ/KG, East Doc Platform, Prague

Project: Peak 4446 Dead End