Aktan Arym Kubat, Taalaikan Abazova, Askat Sulaimanov, Asan Amanov, Stanbek Toichubaev. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010. Released as part of a 10-DVD set entitled "Global Lens 2011". The set also includes a bonus CD-ROM with discussion guides and background information for each film.
Summary:
In this colorful modern-day parable of good and evil, a humble village electrician devotes his compassion and ingenuity to destitute neighbors in a wind-swept valley of Kyrgyzstan. Played with wry humanity by writer-director Aktan Arym Kubat, the trusting Mr. Light strikes a suspect bargain with a rich developer running for local office, as unemployment threatens the survival of the community. Stoking a dream to supply wind-generated electricity to the whole valley, the modest visionary comes up against an increasingly dark cloud of corruption in this affecting tale of solidarity and ordinary decency amid the injustices and hardships of a changing world.
Series:
Global lens collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)786459377
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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