Almagul MENLIBAYEVA (1969, Kazakhstan) graduated in 1992 in Art and Theatre at the University of Kazakhstan in Almaty. Since then, she has worked on several short films and exhibitions. Almagul lives and works in Berlin and Amsterdam.<br /><br /><br /><br />

Almagul Menlibayeva

Life on the steppes of Kazakhstan is closely tied to the old gods of heaven and earth. The tent is round, the tables are round and so is the world.

IFFR 2011

Milk for Lambs, 

Spectrum Shorts

Milk for Lambs

Ritual dance between women, sheep and men. Intriguing work by Kazakh shamanistic punk artist Menlibayeva.

IFFR 2008

Headcharge, 

Short: As Long As It Takes

Headcharge

Looking for an own identity in Kazachstan, with lots of different populations and religious groups, is essential nowadays, now that Russia, China and the United States are trying to bring their influence to the region. Exposed in the Centre for Visual Art in Rotterdam.

IFFR 2006