Kyrgyzstan Bans Film "Öç-2" Over Violence, Dismisses "Kyrgyztasmasy" Director

The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has taken decisive action by removing the film "Öç-2" from distribution across Kyrgyzstan. This move, initiated by a commission from the Department of Cinematography, stems from a thorough analysis of the film's content, which was found to be saturated with scenes of violence and cruelty. The commission's report highlighted a significant lack of elements promoting positive social values and a failure to condemn violence, thereby undermining its educational purpose.

Concerns were raised that the film's narrative could provoke negative societal reactions and pose a risk of adverse psychological and moral influence, particularly on the impressionable youth audience. Consequently, a protocol decision was made on April 13 to immediately cease all screenings of "Öç-2" in cinemas and by distribution organizations throughout the country.

In addition to the film's ban, the decision led to the dismissal of Almaz Tulekeyev, the director of the state institution "Kyrgyztasmasy." This signifies the government's commitment to upholding public morality and protecting its citizens, especially the younger generation, from potentially harmful content.