Bauryna Salu

2023
1h 53m

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Following an old nomadic tradition 'bauryna salu', a boy Yersultan, was given after his birth to be raised by his grandmother. When he turns twelve, his grandmother dies and he has to move b... Read allFollowing an old nomadic tradition 'bauryna salu', a boy Yersultan, was given after his birth to be raised by his grandmother. When he turns twelve, his grandmother dies and he has to move back with his family which he barely knows.Following an old nomadic tradition 'bauryna salu', a boy Yersultan, was given after his birth to be raised by his grandmother. When he turns twelve, his grandmother dies and he has to move back with his family which he barely knows.

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7.4/10

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Awards
- 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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Yersultan Yermanov

Yersultan
(as Yerkin Berikuly)

Aydos Ayesbaev

Father
(as Aidos Auesbay)

Bigaisha Salkynova

Grandmother
(as Bigaysha Salkyn)

Dinara Shymyrbaeva

Mother
(as Dinara Shymyrbay)

Damir Daurenuly

Damir

Yerkin Berikuly

Yerkin

Gaziz Nurlykeshov

Damirs Father

Altyngul Karashukeeva

Damirs Mother

Director
- Askhat Kuchinchirekov
Writer
- Askhat Kuchinchirekov
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The film Bauryna salu - a beauty beyond "anthropology"

The Kazakh, and beyond, Central-Asian tradition of "bauyryna salu," which is the adoption of a firstborn grandchild or the eldest child of the younger sibling by (a) grandparent(s), is defined on a recent Kazakh website as something very valuable: "Adopting a sibling is an institutionally significant ritual in traditional circles that strengthens social ties not only between siblings, but also at the clan and community level. " Askhat Kuchinchirekov's film, based on the director's personal experience, shows what can be this practice for a child. Beautifully acted and shot, it transcends any anthropological "observation." Exclusively narrated and spoken in Kazakh, avoiding any "colonial" (Russian or other) point of view, the film has been nominated for an Oscar. It deserves it!