AI-Generated Film 'Hell Grind' Premieres in Bishkek After Cannes Debut

Bishkek hosted a special screening of 'Hell Grind,' a full-length feature film created entirely by artificial intelligence. The movie, which previously debuted at the Marché du Film in Cannes, has garnered international attention from outlets like the WSJ, BBC, and Variety.

The 95-minute film was produced using the Higgsfield AI platform. Its premiere in Bishkek on June 17 was a closed event for organizers and industry professionals. At Cannes, the film attracted significant interest from global distributors and studios.

Directed by Kazakh filmmaker Aitore Zholdaskali, 'Hell Grind' features a script co-written by Adilkhan Yerzhanov, a two-time participant in the Cannes Film Festival's official selection. The narrative centers on four inseparable street thieves: Roco, Lulu, Jax, and Rein.

The plot thickens when a botched heist results in Lulu being transported to the underworld via an ancient artifact. The remaining thieves embark on a perilous journey through a Tibetan temple and feudal Japan to rescue her, while Roco begins to undergo a transformation, losing his human form.