The film Magtymguly Pyragy, a collaborative production by filmmakers from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, has won the “Audience Recognition” award at the Eurasian Creative Guild (ECG) Film Festival 2025 in London.
The movie tells the story of Magtymguly Pyragy, an 18th-century Turkmen poet and philosopher, focusing on his ideals of peace, love for the homeland, and aspirations for national awakening.
The project was jointly produced by directors, actors, and creative teams from both countries. This collaboration has been widely praised as a powerful symbol of cultural dialogue and brotherhood.
Viewers and jury members commended the film for its compelling visuals, immersive historical atmosphere, and the strong performances delivered by its cast.
Organizers of the festival noted that the film goes beyond artistic achievement, serving as a cultural bridge that fosters mutual understanding and promotes universal values such as freedom, dignity, and humanity.
The ECG Film Festival annually gathers filmmakers from over 20 countries to celebrate and promote cinema from the Eurasian region.
In related celebrations, Turkmenistan hosted a summit of heads of government in October and a conference of culture ministers in May 2024 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy’s birth.
