Cinema Club in Partnership with the Kyrgyz Embassy: “Kurmanjan Datka, Queen of the Mountains” (Kyrgyzstan, 2014)

“Commemorating a rare female leader from a time and place where women were mostly regarded as chattel, the sweeping patriotic epic “Kurmanjan Datka Queen of the Mountains” spans the long life (1811-1907) of a heroine who put the personal good of her people before her private hopes. With its breathtaking landscapes, dazzling cinematography, bloody battles and unique cultural traditions, Sadyk Sher-Niyaz’s directing debut provides a fetching piece of exotica for festival audiences.” – Alissa Simon (http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-kurmanjan-datka-queen-of-the-mountains-1201388282/)